During the original weartesting program, the shoes weren’t yours. They were on loan. You signed for them, promised to wear them to death, and return them.
It took me a while to realise, but you had to relinquish Western, transactional ownership entirely. The shoes owned us.
It felt strange. Intimate. Like forming a bond with a tool or a ritual object — something that passes through many hands but still remembers each one.
I’ve been thinking about that a lot during ISRU summer camp. Doing the work up front shifts the balance and opens opportunities for everyone. But will I develop the same intimate bond with the Mars Yard 3.0s? Or will my current, faithful shoes steal the thunder?
Everyone’s showing up with their A-game, and pairs are limited. Will I miss out? Will I be able to justify the expense, or will sticker shock price me out?
Can I let go of my Western upbringing about owning gear and allow it, along with the experience, to shape me?
I have no idea — but I’m having a lot of fun, and enjoying the intrigue.
Previously: TGIM 53 - Exploring the concept of fossil fuels as stored solar energy.
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