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Re:The Overview Effect – William Shatner's Words After Retur... by heurisko on Thursday October 14, 2021 @02:06AM (#28861006)
> I'd say maybe 10% of that stunt was for publicity.

It was the dominant media image at the time. It was 100% publicity.

There is a difference between convivial behaviour between people on a mission, and a stunt by a private company.

I find the Pioneer Plaque cool and thought provoking. Launching a roadster into space? Not so much.

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Re:The Overview Effect – William Shatner's Words After Retur... by adwn on Thursday October 14, 2021 @02:58AM (#28861301)
> I find the Pioneer Plaque cool and thought provoking. Launching a roadster into space? Not so much.

Maybe the inscription on one of its PCBs will stimulate your unprovoked thoughts: https://i.redd.it/7agxu1qjdz071.jpg

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