The article presents a blend of personal reflection and the imaginative world of space travel, centered around the protagonist's father, a significant figure in galactic sciences. His discovery of brainwave links to somatic space travel reshaped humanity's approach to exploring the cosmos. The protagonist navigates their life aboard a vast spaceship while showcasing whimsical elements like unicorn slippers and a fondness for swimming through the stars. They prepare for an impending visit home, contemplating complex emotions tied to family and groundbreaking innovations in space travel.
To me, Dad was just Dad. But in the galactic sciences field, he was a king after discovering the brainwave link to somatic space travel.
Humans tried forever to get to space. They succeeded long ago in clunky metal hunks that vomited them to the stars. You want to visit actual freaking stars in a bucket of bolts? Kinda kills the mood.
The solution, Dad found, was within us. He loved psychology, specifically the interface between thoughts and physical reactions: somatic responses. From there, it was a hop, skip and a galaxy jump to flying through space using only a spacesuit and your mental capacity.
Travelling spaceships are ... people.
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