The Path of Self-Discovery: Navigating Life's Complexities

Part 14 : The Moon Landing Is a hoax

The moon landing conspiracy theory says that the U.S. government faked the Apollo moon landings in 1969 to defeat the Soviet Union in the space race. Many of the theorists claim the evidence that proves they went to the moon is a fake and all of it was recorded on a studio set.

One of the main arguments against the moon landing is that at that time, there was not enough technology to have accomplished it. For instance, the computers did not have enough power to control the spacecraft, and the cameras used to take pictures on the moon could not operate under the extreme temperatures and conditions on the lunar surface.

Another argument is focused on photographic evidence, specifically the shadows of the astronauts and lunar lander. The lighting on the photos appears to be artificial and does not reflect sunlight, some conclude that the photographs were taken in a studio. From the photographs, the shadows of the astronauts and lunar lander are not parallel, when they should have been parallel to each other if the photographs were taken on the moon.

There are also claims that NASA destroyed original equipment and blueprints as evidence of a cover-up. So if the moon landing was real, there would be no need to destroy evidence that would prove it.

There is another argument against the moon landing, which has to do with the radiation belt around Earth. The radiation in the belt is classified, and a document containing the actual measurements would show that they are life-threatening, meaning the astronauts could not have landed on the moon.

NASA has also admitted that the technology would not be invented to cross the radiation belts, which eludes the notion that Apollo astronauts made it to the moon and back.

Given history, technology to reach the moon and beyond would have progressed leaps and bounds faster if the Apollo deer was actually real but since there has been no record of space exploration since the moon landing. Maybe because the moon landing never happened.

Also, the number of people who think the moon landing was faked is much greater than whatever the media will say. And again, the contention made is not based on much.

There are purported arguments that the astronauts themselves were in the conspiracy. Some argue that Bart Sibrel who is an essay filmmaker who challenges astronauts on the actual moon landing and accuses them of being in on the conspiracy has video footage of the astronauts faking that they were half way to the moon, which was featured in his documentary "Astronauts Gone Wild". Sibrel interviews a number of Apollo astronauts and asks them to put their hand on the bible and swear that they walked on the moon; the filmmaker captures their reactions and comes to summarize that films are about fighting the deceit of the moon landing conspiracy, and also the dangerous people that still run the government.

It is important to understand that the dispute over the legitimacy of the moon landing is many decades old and there are rational examples from both proponents and opponents. Regardless, it is important to recognize the times that the event took place in history. The United States and the Soviet Union were locked in battle during World War II and the Cold War, and it was important for both powers to highlight their technological and military power, while also displaying their credentials to seize power.

Therefore, based on the intense strapped evidence available, one must assume that either of the parties would use deception to further their political agendas, especially with the cost involved and the high stakes of the moon landing, one out of ten thousand times as well as internet usage being extremely limited. Aside from that, the fact that the internet did not exist at that time and that information was typically passed down through the media, the media is supposed to be a trusted source of information, but at times, can be coerced and manipulated, particularly in the instance of wars where those with opposing viewpoints are muted, if the media is not, then it is reasonable to presume the media can also carry the weight of hiding the truth regarding the moon landing. Adding to this, it is common knowledge that the world is fully operated by people in power and it is not in their best interest to explain the moon landing is a hoax or was a hoax, as this would certainly degrade the legitimacy of the government and members of the scientific community; therefore, it would slowly erode the trust of individuals. Thus, it is not a surprise when people claim the moon landing is fake.

It is crucial to recognize that history has shown us that events often happen for one reason: to centralize wealth and influence into the hands of the wealthy. This can be seen in many events in history such as wars, revolutions, revolts, or other forms of anti-status quo events. All that said, we can fairly argue that with the cost and risks associated with going to the moon, there was probably an interest in acquiring power and wealth.

In conclusion, there are many indicators that support the veracity of the moon landing. Additionally, when taking a serious look at the moon landing, one must also view the context of the event in history and the motives of those with influence. While there are some very compelling arguments from both sides, the moon landing will continue to be debated as either real or faked. Therefore, for each of us, it is our responsibility to look at the evidence and make an informed decision.