Gayle King Finally he has responded to the wave of criticism he has received for participating in the Blue Origin Space Missionfounded by the Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezosand that also had the participation of his wife Lauren Sánchez, Katy Perryactivist Amanda Nguyen, scientist Aisha Bowe and film producer Kerianne Flynn.
Despite the symbolic meaning of a space flight completely manned by women, the initiative was the target of an overwhelming public disapproval by demonstrating the extreme accumulation of wealth and their use in “frivolous” projects and unconscious with the global situation.
Even celebrities have joined criticism, such as the model Emily Ratajkowskiwhich described the mission as a “parody” and a matter of the “end of the times” in a video of Tiktok. While the actress Olivia Munn He considered that there are many most urgent issues in the world.
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In statements for ‘CBS Mornings’, King argued that space exploration and attention to terrestrial problems are not mutually exclusivebut complementary, and that efforts in space seek to generate improvements for life on earth.
There was nothing frivolous in what we did. So, you know, I am very disappointed and very saddened by it. And I also say this: what you are doing to inspire other women and young girls? Please do not ignore that, ”he added.
King said he received Messages of women and young people who felt inspired Seeing her participate in this experience in a mature stage of her life, at 70 years of age.
