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Who Should Represent Humanity in Space? Virgin Galactic's Space Pioneer Loretta Whitesides Has a Radical Answer

Who Should Represent Humanity in Space? Virgin Galactic's Space Pioneer Loretta Whitesides Has a Radical Answer

Update: 2024-10-24
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Episode Highlights

In this profound conversation, Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides shares her vision for preparing humanity for space exploration through personal growth and development. As a thought leader in human spaceflight and founder of SpaceKind (formerly Jedi training), she discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and personal development in space exploration.

Guest Profile

Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides

  • Co-founder of Yuri's Night
  • Early employee at Virgin Galactic
  • Author of "The New Right Stuff"
  • Degree in Biology from Stanford
  • Master's in Space Studies from International Space University
  • LinkedIn Profile

Key Topics Discussed

  1. The importance of personal growth and healing before space exploration
  2. SpaceKind training program (formerly Jedi training)
  3. The Overview Effect and its accessibility on Earth
  4. Selection criteria for future Mars missions
  5. The evolution of Yuri's Night global space celebrations
  6. The role of emotional intelligence in space exploration
  7. The future of human space settlement

Notable Quotes

  • "If we're just the same people we are here, the same jerks that we are on Earth, it'll be the same problems on different planets."
  • "All the magic of my life comes from that phone call, which was the hardest phone call I've ever had to make. But it changed the course of my life profoundly."
  • "Let Jon Kraus get the videos, you know, let the professionals... the magic is to be there."
  • "Our technology is just doing incredible development, but our souls, our spirits, our beings, our relationships are still primitive."

Programs & Initiatives Mentioned

Song Contribution to Space Traveler Playlist

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Who Should Represent Humanity in Space? Virgin Galactic's Space Pioneer Loretta Whitesides Has a Radical Answer

Who Should Represent Humanity in Space? Virgin Galactic's Space Pioneer Loretta Whitesides Has a Radical Answer