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How does being off Earth impact the concept of self?
Inspired by the Shoah Project and early measurements of sea surface temperatures to track climate change, this project seeks to develop and validate a tool that measures one’s “sense of self.” This indicator will track the transformation of one’s self-perception during off-world experiences. Video interviews will be produced documenting individuals’ sense of self assessments with the goal of launching an archive of evolving self-perceptions in off-world environments.
Status
Active
Category
Research and science | Media and public outreach
Environment
Earth | Solar system and beyond
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Key accomplishments
- Identified five crucial datasets and categorizing materials for accessibility.
- Established a working definition of “sense of self” to guide future interviews.
- Formed strategic partnerships
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ASU’s Interplanetary Initiative adds three new pilot projects that will champion innovative concepts for societal impact
August 28, 2024
The projects focus on lunar infrastructure, AI-human-robot collaboration and space traveler self-perception.
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