Frank White

Frank White

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Frank White is an author and space advocate, best known for coining the term 'overview effect' in his 1987 book, which describes the profound shift in perspective that astronauts experience when viewing Earth from space. His work has influenced discussions on space exploration and humanity's relationship with our planet.

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Frank White was also a significant player for the Royals.

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Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-10-31
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Frank White is referenced for his idea of the 'overview effect' which suggests that going to space will make us ethically better.

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El País·SpainSpain· 2025-08-02
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Frank White coined the term 'overview effect' in 1987.

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La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2025-03-14
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