{"product_id":"the-ultraview-effect-what-we-can-learn-from-astronauts-about-awe-humility-and-exploring-the-unknown-hardcover","title":"The Ultraview Effect: What We Can Learn from Astronauts about Awe, Humility, and Exploring the Unknown - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDeana L. Weibel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat astronauts' extraordinary experiences of awe and humility teach us about humanity.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat is it like to stand in the shadow of Earth and the Moon and look out at the vastness of the Milky Way? To confront a view so grand it cannot be reproduced in a photo? These are the questions space anthropologist Deana L. Weibel asked as she interviewed astronauts and others in the space community. What they told her was not just surprising but also deeply moving. When gazing into star fields not fully visible from Earth, these astronauts experienced a profound sense of humility that fundamentally transformed their understanding of humanity. Welcome to the ultraview effect. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe ultraview effect expands on the classic \"overview effect.\" Comparing spacefarers to religious pilgrims, Weibel suggests that this experience of deep humility is a generative reaction to awe, which inspires exploration and adventure. When facing the vastness of the universe, acknowledging our monumental ignorance is what drives our will to discover. A fascinating dive into science, cognition, and spirituality, \u003ci\u003eThe Ultraview Effect\u003c\/i\u003e draws from astronauts' own accounts to make the case that continued human space exploration is not only a scientifically essential endeavor but also a culturally enriching one.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ultraview Effect\u003c\/i\u003e fills a crucial gap in our understanding of outer space and our need as a species to get out there. It shines a clear and persuasive light on why we need to go beyond this planet and serves as a psychological blueprint, or libretto, for how we make that happen.--Paul Levinson, coeditor of \u003ci\u003eTouching the Face of the Cosmos: On the Intersection of Space Travel and Religion\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Deana Weibel has put into words the fascinating perspective that I and other astronauts have had the privilege of witnessing. Looking beyond the beauty of Earth, out into the vastness of the universe, gave me a humbling glimpse into the possibilities that lie far beyond our oasis in the cosmic ocean.\"--John B. Herrington, retired United States Naval Aviator and former NASA astronaut \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eThe Ultraview Effect\u003c\/i\u003e provides a window into the dizzying vastness of the cosmos, while revealing the value of curiosity and awe in our everyday lives here on Earth.\"--Erika Nesvold, author of \u003ci\u003eOff-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Awe is the fuel that powers our exploration of space. Humility keeps us grounded during the effort. \u003ci\u003eThe Ultraview Effect\u003c\/i\u003e shows their importance in the space program and provides candid astronaut testimony and analysis of both these vital emotions. For the rest of us, Weibel provides helpful guidance on how to bring awe and humility into our own lives back on Earth and use it to energize our own exploratory spirit.\"--Jon Lomberg, Design Director for NASA's Voyager Golden Record \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"How do you express the inexpressible? \u003ci\u003eThe Ultraview Effect\u003c\/i\u003e explores our shared human desire to transform brief flashes of insight and awe into a deeper understanding of our place in the grand scheme of the universe.\"--Jonathan H. Ward, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThrough the Glass Ceiling to the Stars: The Story of the First American Woman to Command a Space Mission\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeana L. Weibel\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Anthropology at Grand Valley State University and author of \u003ci\u003eA Sacred Vertigo: Pilgrimage and Tourism in Rocamadour, France\u003c\/i\u003e. A frequent contributor to \u003ci\u003eThe Space Review\u003c\/i\u003e, Weibel is also a Fellow of The Explorers Club and Chair of its Chicago\/Great Lakes chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.5 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 12, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52071808565549,"sku":"9780520409521","price":26.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/the-ultraview-effect-what-we-can-learn-from-astronauts-about-awe-humility-and-exploring-the-unknown-hardcover-1801398.webp?v=1780165386","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-ultraview-effect-what-we-can-learn-from-astronauts-about-awe-humility-and-exploring-the-unknown-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}