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Who Claims Space?
One word, lots and lots of meanings.
There is but one way to begin, thanks to Star Trek,
“Space…the final frontier.”
Captain Kirk, Captain Picard — you don’t know the half of it!
There are few words in the English language that can take on nearly as many meanings as the word “space”. Without even delving into the dictionary definition, space is a multifaceted, convoluted notion full of different nuances and usages.
Space can be great and small. From personal space to outer space, its meaning can be super overwhelming, too.
What’s more — space is, for many, an obsession. Having it, finding it, exploring it, taking it, giving it, receiving it, losing it…and on and on.
Who claims space? Short answer — everyone. Long answer — that depends on the nature of space. What does that mean? The following is submitted for your consideration.
Personal space
Let’s start with that which is most within our control. Personal space.
This is loosely defined as your immediate, surrounding space. It’s usually within and somewhat past arm’s reach. Imagine, if you will, that there is a bubble surrounding your physical body, approximately the width of another…
