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Course Description

Stories of exploration, including space exploration, are so deeply ingrained in the human psyche that they may be working at the level of instinct. Some scientists speculate that humans have been stargazing for tens of thousands of years and that our natural inclination to reach distant worlds has been an inspiration for countless stories. From Paleolithic cave paintings to Space X, from Lascaux to Buzz Lightyear, this talk will examine why we tell ourselves fantastic stories of intergalactic travel. The course will include an in-depth discussion of the author’s new novel Bridge of Dreams: A Speculative Triptych, described as “a book that is at once intellectually stimulating, artistically sophisticated, and yet a real page-turner, expertly blending themes of fantasy, philosophy, and the search for meaning.” 

Read: Bridge of Dreams: A Speculative Triptych, Kevin P. Keating 

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Section Title
WRITTEN IN THE STARS: THE NARRATIVE ROOTSOF SPACE EXPLORATION (IN-PERSON)
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time (Eastern Time Zone)
10:30AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Apr 28, 2026 to May 05, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
3.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $48.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 21, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 21, 2026
Instructors
  • Kevin P. Keating, MFA
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