Flying is for the birds
by George Fonseca
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The title, "Flying is for the birds," carries a clear ironic tone given the book's subject. How does George Fonseca use this irony throughout his account, and what deeper meaning does it convey about humanity's enduring fascination with flight?
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From Icarus to John Glenn, this book traces a long arc of human ambition. What do you think is the fundamental, underlying drive that compels humans to defy gravity, even in the face of repeated failure and immense danger?
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The story of Icarus serves as an origin point for this exploration. What lessons or warnings does Icarus's myth offer about the pursuit of flight, and how do later innovators in the book either heed or disregard those ancient insights?
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