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Building a Star Trek Universe from a Socio-Political Perspective: An Interview with Daniel Mackisack

September 26, 2022 • Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom • Episode 44

An interview with Daniel Mackisack. Founder of Celestial Commons - a network devoted to improving public interest and representation in space - ensuring that the journey and the benefits of development are shared by all. Daniel is a kiwi presently living in Berlin. A writer, researcher, diplomat, and serial founder, He holds a Bachelors degree in Political Science, and a Masters in Anthropology and Sociology.
In this interview we will learn how Daniel 's passion for science fiction and his experience building social movements and development projects has led to his current activities and projects in the space sector.

Resources:
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything by Chris Hadfield

Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBase
Music: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)

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