Exploring Humanity's Place in the Cosmic Symphony
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Chapter 1: The Cosmic Perspective
In the immensity of the universe, the triviality of human existence becomes clear.
One day, as I flipped through a scientific journal, I stumbled upon an intriguing article detailing a team of researchers gauging the velocity at which Earth is traversing through the cosmos. We are gravitating towards a distant, warmer blue entity, lost in the vastness of space. The researchers, feeling minute in the grand scheme of things, raised a thought-provoking question: how could a poet resist such a compelling subject?
Cosmological Speed
A sequence of astropoetry haikus by Wendy Van Camp
Special Relativity
The effects of speed on time and space
An inferred rhythm
Bright Toward the Motion
We tally all the galaxies
The sun’s swift journey
Bluer and brighter,
At a fraction of light’s pace,
We glide toward the warmth.
Unimportant Observers
Counting stars above,
Manifesting evidence
Of our cosmic dance.
This sequence of poetry was initially featured in “The Starlight Scifaiku Review” published by Starshipslone Publishing in March 2022. Special thanks to the editor for championing scifaiku—a blend of science fiction and haiku poetry.
Wendy Van Camp serves as the Poet Laureate of Anaheim, California. As a speculative poet, she draws inspiration from cutting-edge technology, the mysteries of astronomy, and her daydreams. A nominee for the Elgin Award, Pushcart Prize, and Dwarf Stars Award, her works have graced numerous publications globally, including “Star*Line,” “Scifaikuest,” and “Indy Author Magazine.” She actively participates in organizations like SFWA, Codex, SFPA, and IBPA. Explore her literary works on all major online platforms. More information can be found at http://wendyvancamp.com.
Section 1.1: No Wasted Ink Newsletter & Ramblecast
No Wasted Ink is a complimentary monthly newsletter offering an original writing tips essay, a reflective “ramble” from Poet Laureate Wendy Van Camp, and her featured poem of the month. It also highlights Wendy's upcoming events and recent publications, along with podcast appearances. The Ramblecast is an audio podcast that presents the essay, ramble, and poem in her voice, delivered directly to your inbox with the written newsletter.
Chapter 2: Speed and its Mysteries
In this video, titled "NASA | Einstein's Cosmic Speed Limit," viewers will explore the intriguing concept of speed within the universe and its implications on our understanding of physics.
The second video, "Big Bang or Steady State? Wrong Question! (Variable Speed of Light Cosmology)," presents a thought-provoking discussion on cosmological theories and challenges our perceptions of the universe.