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34 Years Ago

In 1948, an important scientist of astronomy, Fredrick Hoyle made the following statement:

"Once a photograph of Earth taken from the outside is available, an idea as powerful as any in history will let loose."

What Dr. Hoyle was intimating, I believe, is that when we as a human species, can see our world as a whole, from outside of that world, it will create in us an awareness, an understanding, that will allow our minds to grow far beyond what they were able to discern previously.

That photograph was taken, 34 years ago today, via the astronauts of Apollo 17. The year was 1972.

Let us think about what has changed since 1972:

The typical family car in 1972 was a Chevrolet Impala
Today, the typical family car is the Honda Accord

The typical male college student in 1972 usually looked something like this.
Today, the typical male college student looks something like this.

The typical female college student in 1972 usually looked something like this.
The typical female college student today usually looks something like this.

Please feel free to make any further comparisons between 1972 and now.

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