NASA astronaut Ron Garan, who spent 178 days in space, says humanity is “living a lie” after seeing Earth’s fragility firsthand and experiencing the profound Overview Effect. From orbit, Garan realized how backwards our priorities are: we put the economy first and the planet last, even though our thin atmosphere is the only barrier protecting life. He emphasized that the true order of importance should be Planet → Society → Economy, since without a thriving Earth, neither people nor systems can survive. He described the “lie” as the illusion of separation, the false belief that we are divided by nations, politics, or identities. In reality, he says, we are one human family sharing one fragile home. His message is a plea for unity, awareness, and sustainability before it’s too late. Like this content? 👉 Follow us @FutureTech for more! 🔌