Finding Light: A Cosmic Perspective on How Connected We Are and How Curiosity Makes Life Bearable
Michelle Thaller, NASA’s Assistant director of Science-Retired
Why do we explore the universe? Everything comes back to our human need to understand our lives, our selves, more deeply. Astrophysics is not the study of distant objects that have no bearing on our lives, but a journey to understand just how connected we are to a larger reality. Images from NASA’s newest space observatories are not only beautiful, but show us the true context of our lives. And just possibly, they may help us find light in the darkest times of our lives.
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For over 50 years, the Sunday Forum lecture series has showcased provocative, sometimes controversial, speakers discussing topical issues of the day: politics, the environment, health issues, the arts, education, and more. The Sunday Forum is held at 10:00 a.m. September through May. Speakers give a 45-minute presentation, followed by questions and brief comments from the audience. The content of Forum lectures does not necessarily express the viewpoint of First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee, but are meant to offer thoughtful topics which our members often pursue further on their own.
