The Spectre of War
Dominating the galaxy typically evokes visions of science fiction stories and the delusions of grandeur of a depraved human race, who want to control the rest of humanity and all living things. The interesting thing is that science fiction is not always so unrealistic. The utopian or apocalyptic images serve as a warning, or as a way to express and reflect fears and anxieties of the present moment.
If we think about it, there seems to be more world domination than we would like to admit. In short, under the Bush administration, the United States decided to take armed control of space. The documentary Pax Americana, which opened in March this year, eloquently and concisely explores this controversial topic and sheds light on the goings-on that have allowed the greatest superpowers to secure their dominion over space.
Galactic hegemony, or the space race, its just another arms race between the super-powerful nations, who are making all sorts of power plays right over our heads without us noticing. But contrary to what may seem, this is nothing new and experts warn that the arms race is already so advanced that it will be impossible to control. It all began in 1944 when Hitler launched the first rocket into space. However, the United States were not far behind, and they hired Nazi Werner Von Braun, a missile expert, to investigate the possibilities of using space as a new battleground. And since then, the militarization of this intangible, infinite space has only grown.
Obviously, nobody knows where this madness will end. The documentary tries to answer these important questions: How dangerous is this game? Is it really necessary to militarize space to keep the peace, or does the space race stem from a desire to have the whole world under our control? The film has put the cards on the table. It’s in our hands to form an opinion.
If you want to enjoy an amazing exhibition that illuminates the space race, we advise you to rent apartments in Budapest and take a look at “The Science of Imagination” at the Ludwig Museum.
June 28th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
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