WHAT THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY CAN DO TO EXCITE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT OUTER SPACE DEVELOPMENT

摘要

This paper discusses new ideas for exciting the general public about outer space. The world has changed dramatically in recent years and so have current events and plans for outer space. The general public around the world was once "all eyes" when it came to the first astronauts going into outer space. They were excited by themes of national prestige and science. However, what once worked to get the public excited about outer space development no longer works. The entertainment industry knows what people want to see on the screen and they know what sells. Therefore, this knowledge base needs to be bridged with the knowledge base of current events in outer space. Most people outside of the general space expert community are unaware of the massive accomplishments in space, and what mankind is about to do. Yet, this topic is fascinating - if presented in the right way. The entertainment industry has linked outer space development to war, death and destruction. While this may entertain the public in some respects, it discourages them from seeing space travel as "real" or positive. A new direction is needed. This paper will explore avenues for this new direction, and propose ways to shift the public attitude into a positive inspiration for outer space.