A Conversation with Cometan | S3E8 | Astronism vs. Cosmism

Astronism is a belief system founded by Cometan in 2013 while cosmism is a broader movement with origins in the 19th century, specifically in the form of Russian cosmism as pioneered by Nikolai Fyodorov (1829-1903). Cosmism's influence has been evident in those thinkers engaging in space philosophy ever since, particularly in 20th century generations. Cometan now gives his view of the similarities and differences between his system Astronism and the older system of cosmism. He explores how Astronism is a movement going beyond that of its predecessor in new and bold ways, charting courses into realms of soteriology and eschatology that are reminiscent of cosmist thought but are indeed distinctly Astronist in substance and character. In essence, the lecture provides an exposition on both of these space-themed philosophies so that audiences can make a more informed decision of which system they feel best resonates with them.