“How can we explain the psychological level of solidarity, cooperation and interdependence among people?” Stephen F. I wish to address the concept of “our common humanity” through the theme of freedom and a sense of connection that comes from abandoning our attachments. Let me explain it through the story of American astronaut Rusty Schweickart, during the flight of Apollo 9 to the moon in 1969. On the first part of the flight, the crew was kept so busy with tasks and fixing their equipment that no one was looking out of the windows. Only as they were orbiting the globe while awaiting their return to Earth, did Schweickart glance outside.















