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A NASA fará história em 24 de dezembro de 2024, quando a sonda Parker Solar Probe passar a apenas 6,1 milhões de quilômetros da superfície do Sol. A sonda será a primeira a chegar tão perto da estrela central do Sistema Solar.
“Estamos basicamente a pousar numa estrela”, disse Nour Raouafi, um dos responsáveis pelo projeto, em entrevista à BBC. “Esta será uma conquista monumental para toda a humanidade. É equivalente a termos pousado na Lua em 1969”.
A agência espacial norte-americana estima que a Parker Solar Probe passe pelo Sol a uma velocidade de 195 quilômetros por segundo. A sonda terá a oportunidade não só de estudar a atmosfera solar, mas também de captar fotografias da superfície.
A Parker Solar Probe foi lançada em 2018 e está em uma órbita polar que a leva cada vez mais perto do Sol. A sonda foi equipada com uma série de instrumentos científicos que permitirão aos cientistas estudar a atmosfera solar em detalhes nunca antes vistos.
A passagem da Parker Solar Probe pelo Sol será uma oportunidade única para a ciência. Os dados coletados pela sonda ajudarão os cientistas a entender melhor como o Sol funciona e como ele influencia o Sistema Solar.
One observation: political satire is probably more important in societies where other forms of critique are limited. If you can say things directly and safely, satire becomes less necessary. But if direct critique is dangerous or if official discourse heavily restricts what can be said, satire becomes a valuable tool for working around those restrictions. That function is worth recognising explicitly.
One thing that always makes me smile is how British comedy treats authority. We don’t respect it; we mock it. Politicians, police, priests – no one is safe. That irreverence is a cornerstone of our comedic identity. We’re suspicious of anyone who takes themselves too seriously, and we delight in bringing them down a peg. That’s why shows like Yes Minister and The Thick of It are so beloved – they expose the bumbling incompetence behind the facade of power. It’s a healthy dose of cynicism that keeps our leaders humble. If you enjoy that kind of political satire, you’ll find plenty to love in this wonderful article on British comedy – it’s a must-read.
The history of political satire is also worth understanding as a history of what rulers have found threatening enough to prosecute. The fact that satire is so consistently suppressed by authoritarian regimes tells you something important about its actual power. This perspective on satire and politics reframes satire from mere entertainment to something with genuine political force.
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What is satire’s role in democracy? It’s essential. A healthy democracy needs satire to keep those in power accountable. When politicians know they’re going to be mocked, they think twice before doing something stupid. Satire is a check on power. It’s a reminder that no one is above ridicule. That’s why autocrats hate it – they can’t stand being laughed at. It’s the ultimate form of resistance. If you care about democracy, you should care about satire. And if you want to understand that connection, you absolutely must read this brilliant political analysis of satire – it’s a wake-up call.