About this episode
The episode discusses the concept of the Lunar Anthropocene and the shared nature of the cosmos with guest Dr. Aparna Venkatesan.
Scientists have dubbed this time period the Lunar Anthropocene, a new geological epoch in which human's have become the dominant force shaping the moon's environment. As humans race forward into deeper exploration and utilization of the moon and beyond, astronomer, Dr. Aparna Venkatesan, urges us to consider the shared nature of the cosmos. Support Nocturne by donating at www.patreon.com/nocturnepodcast Shared Space Credits Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe Music Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling Additional music by Kent Sparling and Kid Otter. Find Dr. Aparna Venkatesan at usfca.edu/faculty/aparna-venkatesan Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka Support Nocturne by donating at www.Patreon.com/nocturnepodcast Nocturne is a proud member of Hub and Spoke audio collective.
People in this episode
Host: Vanessa Lowe
Guest: Dr. Aparna Venkatesan
Topics covered
- Lunar Anthropocene
- cosmic exploration
- human impact
- astronomy
- environment
Keywords
- Lunar Anthropocene
- moon
- cosmos
- astronomy
- human impact
- exploration
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Nocturne, Hub and Spoke, usfca.edu
Places: moon, cosmos
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