[Livia]

He's taking a bunch of artists with him. How pissed off do we think that's going to make the scientific community? No astrophysicists but a "fashion designer".

[James]

Originally Posted by Livia

He's taking a bunch of artists with him. How pissed off do we think that's going to make the scientific community? No astrophysicists but a "fashion designer".

I'm assuming they are taking along a couple, at least, of well-trained astronauts to press the right buttons.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by James

I'm assuming they are taking along a couple, at least, of well-trained astronauts to press the right buttons.

God, I hope so. Can you imagine a bunch of artists in a crisis?

I meant as passengers. I mean, how much enjoyment would a bunch of astrophysicists get from attending Biennale in Venice? Not their field... very much like taking a bunch of artists into space.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

God, I hope so. Can you imagine a bunch of artists in a crisis?

I meant as passengers. I mean, how much enjoyment would a bunch of astrophysicists get from attending Biennale in Venice? Not their field... very much like taking a bunch of artists into space.

hhmm yeah but artistically surely seeing something like space, the Earth from a place you never have before etc would be massively inspiring for an artist? as much as a scientist, perhaps even more?

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

hhmm yeah but artistically surely seeing something like space, the Earth from a place you never have before etc would be massively inspiring for an artist? as much as a scientist, perhaps even more?

I'm thinking an astrophysicist who has studied space his/her whole life would get more out of it than a dress designer or an architect, both of whom I hear the Japanese billionaire is paying for. But hey, he's paying...