🌏 How little we know about life on Earth

January 27, 2022

“The most important lesson is how little we truly understand about Earth’s systems.”

In southern Arizona, an extraordinary science experiment called Biosphere 2 is taking place. Scientists living inside this massive hermetically sealed structure are working to recreate Earth’s systems — and sustain themselves on the results. In this cinematic tour for CreativeMornings/Tucson, Biosphere 2’s Deputy Director John Adams explains that their initial premise was to develop the knowledge and technology to create habitable environments on the moon and eventually Mars. Now, Biosphere 2 has become an opportunity to investigate how systems will respond to global climate change by altering different variables, a true accelerator for Earth sciences. Watch John Adams’ look inside Biosphere 2 and be humbled by the interconnectedness and complexity of life on Earth.

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Black futurists imagine space exploration that belongs to all of us, not just billionaires.*

As this writer got sober in the pandemic, the kindness of friends made healing possible.

The winding story of “I’m just as strange as you,” a quote misattributed to Frida Kahlo.

New projects are reimagining how Indigenous knowledge is preserved and shared.

“I’ve struggled to make friends my whole life. But something is changing.”

Don’t forget to submit a “monumental” link for February’s global theme

Help a sculptor choose what her next statue will look like.*

Tips for staying loose in your creative practice.

A guide for talking to kids about climate change.*

Advice on being nervous from a 5 year-old.*

A visually pleasing habit dashboard.

What cozy looks like around the world.

*Thanks to Katya Abazajian, McKinley Valentine, Nina Bhattacharya, and Peter Cellier for the link inspiration.

CreativeGuild Spotlights
A global directory of creative companies and individuals.

The text "Elixir Design" wrapping the corner of a stairwell

Elixir Design is an award-winning brand identity firm in San Francisco. If you are on a mission of one kind or another, you are in the right place. Discover their design and development for the Typify app.

Manny Pandya Photography in Austin, Texas, creates images that make you proud of who you are and what you do. Whether it’s headshots, portraits, events coverage, documentary, or behind-the-scenes footage, they do it all.

Cool Jobs in Our Universe
Hiring? Looking for work? Check out the CreativeGuild.

Mailchimp has a Design Director, Brand opening based in Brooklyn or Atlanta.

Here’s your chance to be Pop-Up Magazine’s Art Director in San Francisco (remote-friendly)!

The Jewish Board is seeking a Client Marketing Manager in New York (remote-friendly).

Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy has an Associate Director, Digital Marketing opening in Indianapolis (remote-friendly).

Pilchuck Glass School is hiring a part-time Librarian and Archivist in Stanwood, Washington.

Backpack Interactive is looking for an EdTech Product Designer in Brooklyn.

Compass Coffee has a Director of Digital Growth opening in Washington, D.C.

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This newsletter was made with a good night of sleep. It left me refreshed and full of dreamy ideas to share with you.

😴 Waving,
Annie Yi, CreativeMornings HQ

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🌏 How little we know about life on Earth

“The most important lesson is how little we truly understand about Earth’s systems.”

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