In the 60s of the last century, the Yankees had successfully dabbled in space and put humans on the moon. Coupled with the serious space struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union at that time, the Yankees immediately began to make bold ideas in order to be superior to the Soviet Union: Is it possible to directly create an ecological base where humans can live on an alien planet in space?
With the proposal of this plan, the Yankees began the experiment with great fanfare, and the experimenters were 4 men and 4 women, so what was the result? Is it what people call a football team or a successful experiment?
Experimental plan
Through many years of exploration and experience accumulation, American scientists have found that if you want to build an alien ecological base, only Mars meets the conditions for human survival and migration in space, but there is a fatal drawback that there is no oxygen on Mars.
Therefore, in order to allow humans to adapt to the environment of Mars, American scientists have created the "Biosphere 2" plan. This biosphere is known as the second Earth recreated by humans.
Because this biosphere greatly restores the environment on Mars, it is very closed, and if successful, it can prove that human beings can survive on Mars.
American scientists plan to select 4 men and 4 women for biosphere experiments for a period of 2 years, which is completely closed during these two years, which is a very test of the willpower of the experimenters!
Pick the experimenter
Experimentation is not an easy task, the cost is very large, and the plan must be the most thorough.
The initiator of this experiment is a former American football player in John, because he is a national player, he has a wide network of contacts.
He attracted funding from many capital investors and sponsors for this experiment, and finally built "Biosphere 2" at a cost of $150 million, which can be said to be expensive!
After the completion of the problem of biosphere construction, how to select excellent experimenters has become the biggest problem that troubles scientists. Because the level of the experimenter depends on whether the experimental plan will be successful!
This time the biosphere has only 5 wildlife groups and 2 artificial biota, and water and oxygen are limited. This is a very difficult thing for experimenters.
Once they can't find the water and oxygen they need, it's like being trapped in an elevator, without water and oxygen, then life will definitely be threatened with death! Therefore, if the experimenters are not smart enough and firm in their beliefs, if they choose to leave during the experiment, then the plan is empty!
Once in this biosphere, it means that everything must be self-reliant, without outside help. If you encounter any difficulties, you can only rely on your own mentality to solve them, so this experiment must ensure its stability and safety.
Against this difficult background, the selection of experimenters has made American scientists anxious! At this time, many different opinions followed, giving American scientists some clues.
Since the publisher of this experiment is a national athlete, some people asked: Is it possible to choose among athletes? Because athletes have a very firm willpower, the stability of the experiment can be improved to a greater extent.
Some people have also suggested that if you want to experiment safer, you must find people with brains. It should be better to find people in the field of mathematics, because they can calculate and can improve the efficiency of experiments to a greater extent.
But both proposals were rejected by the scientists, but at this time he thought, is there anyone who has both willpower and brains? Researchers! As a researcher, he must have sufficient capabilities.
Finally, the scientists selected 8 personnel in the research institute, 4 men and 4 women. Before entering the biosphere, scientists systematically and intensively train them and conduct a comprehensive examination of their physical qualities.
In September 1991, eight experimenters officially entered the biosphere. And it shows that the famous artificial closed system program in the United States has officially begun!
The Biosphere 2 experiment was officially launched
For most researchers, entering the ecological base for the first time must be full of curiosity! Because everything here is so new and interesting.
Nielsen, a researcher at the time, said: When I first heard about this experiment, I was full of curiosity and expectation, because once the plan is successful, then I will definitely contribute to the space industry. It's an ambitious cross-era project, and I can do it with confidence!
But when these 8 experimenters really entered the biosphere, they urgently withdrew what they said before! When they see a completely enclosed space, without everything for everyday life, only all living things, they are pessimistic about the days ahead!
Experimental life
On the first day of experimental life, all eight researchers carefully protected the biota for fear of destruction. Scientists outside the camera are also always vigilant, paying attention to the every move of the experimenters.
With the development of the experiment, the 8 researchers adapted well at first, after all, they can stay in the research institute for a few days or even half a month!
During boring hours, the experimenters would use things to make food and extract water from biota to drink. Sure enough, the strength of scientific researchers cannot be underestimated.
The entire biosphere system is proceeding in an orderly manner, and just when people think that the whole experiment is developing in a good direction, sudden unexpected changes make experimenters and scientists worry!
During the year, 8 experimenters did not have problems eating, drinking, and sleeping, but scientists found that they were getting lighter and lighter, and there seemed to be psychological problems!
Why is that? In fact, it is not difficult to explain. In a space where there is no entertainment or no social connection, people's brains become increasingly dull. And over time, people have long become numb, so that no matter what they do, they are no longer interested.
Although the 8 experimenters have managed to drink water every day, this is already better than the conditions on Mars. However, there is no air circulation in the fully enclosed space, and so many people, so many living things, need great oxygen to breathe.
Therefore, the exhaled oxygen is not proportional to the inhalation, resulting in a lack of oxygen in the brains of the experimenters. This means that the brain is close to failure, and the body and mind are greatly traumatized.
In a situation where the experimenter's life was in danger, the scientist had to ask the experimenter to end the experiment early. In the end, this alien artificial closure plan ended 5 months earlier than expected and ended in failure!
But the scientists did not end in this experiment, and they came to many conclusions during the year by observing changes in the experimenters and biota.
Scientists have found that in such a confined space, where water and oxygen are not sufficient, the diversity of the entire biota has been decreasing, and the survival rate of organisms is low.
But there are also positive discoveries, although many necessary living conditions are restricted, but through the systematic application of human thinking ability, the food and waste in the ecological base can effectively self-decompose and dissolve with the soil, so as to also fertile the land!
The experiment also proved that the soil in the ecological base can be recycled, which means that the soil on Mars is also the same. However, to maintain the ability to recycle, the technological power required is very strong, and at present, it is difficult to climb!
The experimental plan was questioned
At the time, as soon as the experiment ended, the participating scientists concealed the exact timing of the experiment and lied about the success of the experiment. So all you get is people's praise and recognition.
But now, 32 years later, young scientists have taken the experiment out again and re-studied it. They questioned the accuracy of the results, which attracted widespread attention in both the field of sociology and psychology.
More and more people are joining the research, and the lies of that year are being debunked! Under the increasing trend, more and more media pay attention to this matter. But they don't care about the success of the experiment, they just want to know the thinking that the experiment brings.
Experts in psychology began to conduct a profound study of psychological changes by these 8 experimenters. They began to explore the factors of human psychological change and the ability of humans to adapt to unfamiliar environments and behave under environmental influences.
Space gaze experiments
So psychologists began an experiment called the "space gaze experiment", which is mainly to study how the psychological state of human beings changes under space conditions.
When this experiment began, there were two voices, one supportive, because they felt it was meaningful and could provide a clear direction for future human life. Another voice was against it, saying that the experiment was meaningless and would hurt the mental health of the 8 experimenters.
But the experiment went ahead as scheduled, and in this experiment, psychologists and sociologists got a lot of inspiration. They began to study human psychology and sociology, and some studies showed that different people behaved in different environmental contexts with certain regularities and similarities.
And after the experiment, psychologists investigated 8 researchers and found that it was difficult for them to return to normal life after leaving the ecological base, and their current work and living habits were related to the experiment, which shows that the impact on human beings in a closed space is difficult to change!
First of all, this space gaze experiment is a very meaningful study, which fully shows the unique characteristics of human beings, deeply studies the relationship between human behavior and psychology, and proves the ability of human beings to survive in difficult environments and adapt to unfamiliar environments.
Secondly, psychologists gained a lot from this experiment, they knew from which angle to think about human problems, and it had profound significance for the field of psychology and sociology!
Finally, this experiment can also make us face up to many problems in life. Because from the 8 researchers, we can see that in the face of a lonely and boring life for a long time, do not want to change, and have been immersed in it, then sooner or later the body will not be able to bear it.
This is also what we should pay attention to in daily life, our behavior and thoughts will be affected in many ways, we can't let ourselves become withdrawn and pessimistic people, we must find a way to get out of the predicament, to better deal with and solve the problems brought by social and other aspects, so as not to be physically and mentally unhealthy!
conclusion
Whether it is the "Biosphere 2 experiment" or the "space gaze experiment", it brings reminders to our future life.
Although the Biosphere 2 experiment ended in failure, the warning to us is also worth paying attention to. In the experiment, we can know that the 8 researchers are not addicted to erotic life as netizens say, but help each other and work hard to survive!
This also tells us that in our daily lives, we must cooperate with each other sincerely, from independent individuals who do not interfere with each other to the direction of solidarity! Only by believing in others and believing in yourself can we be freed from difficulties!
The "space gaze experiment" tells us that in today's rapid development of informatization, the information received is varied, mixed with dragons and dragons, which will bring more challenges to our lives, we must learn to socialize, learn to find ways in difficulties, and maintain our physical and mental health!