Who is the loneliest person in history and why?
Oct 25, 2023 13:26:39 #
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Who is the loneliest person in history and why?
Everyone knows the first two people to make it to the Moon: Neil Armstrong, and Buzz Aldrin. In fact, there was also a third person aboard the Apollo 11 mission rocket.
Can you remember his name? It's less likely, considering how neglected he is...
His name is Michael Collins.
Collins was an important member of the Apollo 11 mission. While Neil and Buzz landed on the surface of the Moon, Collins was responsible for the command module that allowed the team to return to Earth. This is also not an easy task. Collins was in orbit around the Moon for approximately 22 hours.
This is not yet the worst part. When Collins orbited on the far side of the Moon, there was a 47-minute period during which the Moon completely blocked Earth. During those 47 minutes? All Collins communications are inoperable. He is very and completely alone.
At the time, NASA stated, "Even since Adam's time, no human being has been in such silence."
Despite NASA's quote of respect, only Collins' own words can describe the gravity of his alienation:
"This dangerous mission has been designed for three people. I consider myself to be the third member who is as important as the other two. I don't mean to deny silence. That sense of being here, when radio contact with Earth suddenly cut off while I was behind the Moon. I am alone now, completely alone, and very isolated from all life ever known."
"If it counts? The score will be three billion plus two people on the other side of the Moon... And one more, plus God knows what this silence feels like. " - Statement from Michael Collins, Apollo 11 astronaut
The first two people to land on the Moon may have accomplished one of humanity's greatest feats. Nevertheless, Michael Collins managed to achieve a level of calmness that was never invented, or possessed, by humans.
Michael Collins may not be the first astronaut people think of when they hear "Apollo 11". Nevertheless, I will always have a special respect for his role in the mission.
Who is the loneliest person in history and why?
Everyone knows the first two people to make it to the Moon: Neil Armstrong, and Buzz Aldrin. In fact, there was also a third person aboard the Apollo 11 mission rocket.
Can you remember his name? It's less likely, considering how neglected he is...
His name is Michael Collins.
Collins was an important member of the Apollo 11 mission. While Neil and Buzz landed on the surface of the Moon, Collins was responsible for the command module that allowed the team to return to Earth. This is also not an easy task. Collins was in orbit around the Moon for approximately 22 hours.
This is not yet the worst part. When Collins orbited on the far side of the Moon, there was a 47-minute period during which the Moon completely blocked Earth. During those 47 minutes? All Collins communications are inoperable. He is very and completely alone.
At the time, NASA stated, "Even since Adam's time, no human being has been in such silence."
Despite NASA's quote of respect, only Collins' own words can describe the gravity of his alienation:
"This dangerous mission has been designed for three people. I consider myself to be the third member who is as important as the other two. I don't mean to deny silence. That sense of being here, when radio contact with Earth suddenly cut off while I was behind the Moon. I am alone now, completely alone, and very isolated from all life ever known."
"If it counts? The score will be three billion plus two people on the other side of the Moon... And one more, plus God knows what this silence feels like. " - Statement from Michael Collins, Apollo 11 astronaut
The first two people to land on the Moon may have accomplished one of humanity's greatest feats. Nevertheless, Michael Collins managed to achieve a level of calmness that was never invented, or possessed, by humans.
Michael Collins may not be the first astronaut people think of when they hear "Apollo 11". Nevertheless, I will always have a special respect for his role in the mission.
Oct 25, 2023 13:37:29 #
Include fiction and I'd say Robinson Crusoe. History? Robert Stroud, who spend 42 years in solitary. But then again, he had his birds.
Oct 25, 2023 14:03:54 #
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Oct 25, 2023 14:21:53 #
SteveR wrote:
Include fiction and I'd say Robinson Crusoe. History? Robert Stroud, who spend 42 years in solitary. But then again, he had his birds.
Oct 25, 2023 14:22:03 #
Oct 26, 2023 09:20:34 #
Of the many books written about the Apollo program and the first lunar landing, Michael Collins' (Carrying the Fire, I think) is considered the best. Among the early astronauts known for a lack of imagination and creativity, Collins ended up offering some of the most insightful and profound observations of what it was like and what it all meant, going to the moon.
Oct 26, 2023 10:11:45 #
In my opinion, Helen Keller was the loneliest person on earth for many years, she went blind and deaf from a very young age and couldn't communicate with anyone for years. All she had were memories until this great teacher
came along and helped her to understand and communicate with the world, the rest is HISTORY.
came along and helped her to understand and communicate with the world, the rest is HISTORY.
Oct 26, 2023 11:47:46 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
In my opinion, Helen Keller was the loneliest person on earth for many years, she went blind and deaf from a very young age and couldn't communicate with anyone for years. All she had were memories until this great teacher
came along and helped her to understand and communicate with the world, the rest is HISTORY.
came along and helped her to understand and communicate with the world, the rest is HISTORY.
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Oct 26, 2023 11:52:29 #
SteveR wrote:
Include fiction and I'd say Robinson Crusoe. History? Robert Stroud, who spend 42 years in solitary. But then again, he had his birds.
But, he was able to talk to other people; jailers, warden, trustees that brought such things as books, etc. to inmates.
Oct 26, 2023 13:04:06 #
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Oct 26, 2023 15:05:21 #
fourlocks wrote:
Of the many books written about the Apollo program and the first lunar landing, Michael Collins' (Carrying the Fire, I think) is considered the best. Among the early astronauts known for a lack of imagination and creativity, Collins ended up offering some of the most insightful and profound observations of what it was like and what it all meant, going to the moon.
Oct 26, 2023 15:05:48 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
In my opinion, Helen Keller was the loneliest person on earth for many years, she went blind and deaf from a very young age and couldn't communicate with anyone for years. All she had were memories until this great teacher
came along and helped her to understand and communicate with the world, the rest is HISTORY.
came along and helped her to understand and communicate with the world, the rest is HISTORY.
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