In this episode of the podcast, we chat with Dr. Kitagawa, a historian who has just released a fascinating book about space. She shares her unique journey, from being a history student in Canada to becoming a researcher at JAXA. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Kitagawa discusses her belief that history is essentially a narrative shaped by interpretation and the evidence we have. We also explore the difficulties of safeguarding modern digital information for future historians and the changing role of historians in an age where information is abundant but often unreliable.
The discussion takes us through the history of the Japanese space program, its current partnerships with private companies, and the growing legal and ethical dilemmas in space exploration and colonization. Finally, we dive into the intriguing concept of the singularity and what rapid technological advancements mean for the future.
