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JSP Spring 2013 Journal of Space Philosophy 2, no. 1 (Spring 2013) Dedicated to the belief that Space holds solutions for the betterment of humankind. 2 Journal of Space Philosophy 2, no. 1 (Spring 2013) Preface Philosophy has traditionally been rendered the love of wisdom or the search for wisdom. Aristotle, in his Ethics, took this further and associated the search for wisdom with the search for virtue, which he saw as a consistent choice to do what is moral and right. Kepler’s approach to philosophy follows along a similar path to seek reverence for life within ethical civilization; that is, to look for ways forward that are beneficial rather than destructive, that help rather than harm. Our first principle, set out in Issue 1, is that reverence for life is the foundational purpose that will sustain humankind in perpetuity. The challenges of moving out into space will expand our horizons to the extent that we will be forced to revise our worldview completely. It is the responsibility of the right-minded to argue, advocate, and work for solutions that help humanity to grow ethically and morally as we also grow scientifically and technologically. This journal is peer-reviewed. Submissions, to [email protected], will be considered for publication from anyone on Earth or in Space. Views contained in articles are those of the authors; not necessarily reflecting policy of Kepler Space Institute. Reproduction and downloading of Journal content for educational purposes is permitted; but authors hold copyrights of their material and professional accreditation is required. Bob Krone, PhD, Editor-in-Chief Gordon Arthur, PhD, Associate Editor Kseniya Khovanova-Rubicondo, PhD, Research Editor 3 Journal of Space Philosophy 2, no. 1 (Spring 2013) Contents Volume 2, Number 1: Spring 2013 Page 1. Journal Cover ........................................................................................................................................ 1 2. Dedication ............................................................................................................................................. 2 3. Preface – Bob Krone, Gordon Arthur, and Kseniya Khovanova-Rubicondo ................................. 3 4. Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 4 5. “Journal Press Release” Walt Putnam ............................................................................................... 5 6. “About Kepler Space Institute and University” Robert L. Frantz .................................................... 7 7. “Roots of Kepler Space University” Bob Krone .............................................................................. 10 8. “Letters-to-the-Editor” Joel Isaacson, Phil Harris .......................................................................... 11 FEATURE SUBJECT: 9. “Education, Learning, and Leading” Joseph Sobodowski ............................................................ 15 10. “What is Dark Energy? A Toroidal Model of the Cosmos: The Big Bagel” Howard Bloom ....... 19 11. “Deep Space II: Taking the Philosophy of the Overview Effect to its Logical Conclusions” Frank White ......................................................................................................................................... 30 12. “Space Law Secularism and the Survival of Humankind ‘Essence’” George S. Robinson........ 35 13. “Plato and Aristotle’s Ether: Revisited and Redefined” Declan J. O’Donnell and Sherry Bell .. 40 14. “Flowers of the Cosmos” John Bossard ......................................................................................... 45 15. “Widening the Dialogue about Faith in Space” Beata Chapman .................................................. 50 16. “Space Settlement Minus Human Evil” Allen Scott Harper ........................................................... 53 17. “Space: The Exploration Imperative” Rod Pyle .............................................................................. 57 18. “Voyage into the Unknown: God” Collin Skocik ............................................................................. 66 19. “Spirituality for the Space Community” Lawrence Downing ......................................................... 86 20. “Expanding the Heart: A 21st-Century Artronaut Contemplates Spaceflight” Frank Pietronigro ................................................................................................................................ 89 21. “Space Settlement Design and Management: Entropy, Systems, and Sub-Optimization” Bob Krone ......................................................................................................................................... 101 22. “To Sing Among Stars,” Kim Peart ................................................................................................. 105 23. “Research Questions and Hypotheses” Kseniya Kovanova-Rubicondo ................................... 111 24. “Board of Editors, Journal of Space Philosophy” ....................................................................... 114 Access to the Journal of Space Philosophy and downloading of its articles is available at www.keplerspaceuniversity.com. Anyone on Earth or in Space may submit his/her article to [email protected] 4 Journal of Space Philosophy 2, no. 1 (Spring 2013) Press Release, April 1, 2013 Universal Truths Unlocked in Philosophers’ Dreams By Walter Putnam All too often, discussions on space exploration and development fail to recognize some of the underlying principles at work in discourse on subjects with such a potentially profound impact on civilization. We get so caught up in the fundamentals, the science and engineering and – dare we mention – the funding of complex projects and missions that we tend to overlook the “why” which propels our dreams. It is true that there are practical reasons behind the goal of discovery and practical approaches are required to yield the desired results. Yet, there are no doubt intangible factors that come into play whenever humans venture forth to open new frontiers. There were sound reasons to invent a machine that enables us to fly through the air to get from point A to point B, quicker and without some of the obstacles of ground transportation. But who can deny that development of air travel followed centuries of dreaming about breaking the constraints of gravity and flying through the sky like a bird? Some of the ideas that spring from the well of creation precede their practical application by many generations. Others seem to go hand in hand. Still others follow the flow, making sense of new developments after the fact in the way that we are just now beginning to realize the ramifications that the Internet is having, and will continue to have, on culture and civilization in the future. In Dr. Robert Krone’s second volume of The Journal of Space Philosophy, produced under the auspices of Kepler Space Institute, of which Dr. Krone is provost, we continue to explore the universal truths that are interlocked with advancements in the study and exploration of extraterrestrial space. In Volume I, we were treated to essays on the meaning of a glimpse of Earth from space through Frank White’s explanation of “The Overview Effect,” the mysteries of “dark information” streaking throughout the Universe indicative of a Cosmic intelligence, as outlined by Dr. Joel Isaacson, and Dr. Terry Tang’s insights into the influence of Chinese language and culture on China’s space program. 5 Journal of Space Philosophy 2, no. 1 (Spring 2013) These are just a few among the dozen essays contained in the Journal, which debuted in the autumn of 2012. In Volume II, we will continue to learn how these “universal truths” are unlocked by the study and understanding of philosophers. For just a sample: “What is Dark Energy? A Toroidal Model of the Cosmos: The Big Bagel” by Howard Bloom and “The Exploration Imperative,” by Rod Pyle. It is not an idle study. The ideas and thoughts that run parallel with developments in the realm of space will have an impact not just on current developments, but also far into the future, as witnessed through the “Overview Effect” and its impact on protection of Earth’s environment, or as the global discoveries and explorations of the Renaissance planted the seeds of the Enlightenment, which in turn fostered new thoughts on human rights and freedoms, yielding a whole new way of thinking on democracy in the New World of the 18th Century. #### 6 Journal of Space Philosophy 2, no. 1 (Spring 2013) About Kepler Space Institute and University By Robert L. Frantz, President, Kepler Space Institute The vision for a United States Space University has been held by thousands of Space professionals and educators for decades. We are now moving forward towards our vision with the incorporation of Kepler Space Institute, Inc. in the state of Florida. Our next step will be to register with the Florida Department of Higher Education, after which we can assume our new name as Kepler Space University. Along with board member Walter Putnam, who has set up temporary living in Titusville, Florida, we have scouted potential sites for our new office. We will likely be within a five-minute drive of the Kennedy Space Center’s main gate. We continue to operate Kepler Space Institute in South Carolina as a nonprofit and the center for our space development think tank. Kepler Space Institute/University is committed to direct its efforts, resources, qualifications,
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