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Originally Posted by Bearcat
I guess it's a cool little brag to friends, but I think the entire thing would be pretty amazing... getting immersed in the process and prep (even if it's just a quick trip), being launched into ****ing space, the trip back down... and then of course seeing the Earth from space with your own eyes.
I dunno, I did a glacier hike last year as part of an Alaskan cruise and going in thought it might not be amazing, but it had seriously great reviews (and you'd think there would be a few dumbasses bitching about it being cold or something, or "yeah it's cool but not worth the price", but there was none of that)... and it was worth every penny.
I could see this being similar... might think, so you go up, look, go down... but might be surprised at the awesomeness.
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It's a short-lived flight, but astronauts often talk of the Overview Effect, described as a profound sense of awe, wonder, and a new understanding of the interconnectedness of life on Earth. At least a few of the New Shepard "crew" have mentioned something similar, Bill Shatner being one of the more outspoken about it.
It'd be cool to gain that kind of perspective.
Plus, it would be a hell of a ride.