Antarctic study finds prolonged close-quarters living breeds interpersonal conflict
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The Economist
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Summary
A study of an Antarctic crew reveals that prolonged close-quarters living eventually leads to interpersonal conflict, contrasting with the positive bonding experiences reported by space crews like NASA's Artemis II. The research suggests that extended time together can sour social interactions, highlighting the psychological challenges of isolation and confinement.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAFTER TEN days in space, Christina Koch described her Artemis II crew as 'inescapably, beautifully, dutifully linked'.
Reid Wiseman, another of the NASA astronauts, said they were 'bonded for ever'.
A study of an Antarctic crew finds that eventually time together breeds conflict
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