The Ultraview Effect: What We Can Learn from Astronauts About Awe, Humility, and Exploring the Unknown with Deana Weibel

Curious about what astronauts experience when they gaze at Earth from space? Join space anthropologist and Grand Valley State University professor Deana Weibel as she discusses her new book exploring how astronauts' encounters with the cosmos reshape our understanding of humanity. Dr. Weibel has spent years interviewing space professionals at NASA centers and beyond, collecting their firsthand accounts of awe and humility. This event celebrates how stepping back to view our planet from the vastness of space transforms perspective in surprising and moving ways. The book dives into what Weibel calls the "ultraview effect"—the profound sense of humility astronauts experience when confronting the universe's scale, and how that experience actually inspires further exploration and discovery. Whether you're fascinated by space, science, spirituality, or simply human connection, this conversation offers rich insights into why continued space exploration matters culturally and scientifically. Plan to RSVP in advance so Schuler Books can prepare for your visit.