Two visionary writers about space exploration were afraid to fly.
Isaac Asimov says his aviophobia was instilled by his parents, who feared for his safety after a childhood illness.
Ray Bradbury feared both flying and driving.
He blamed his driving phobia on a fatal accident he witnessed as a teen.
Ultimately, Bradbury overcame his fear of flying.
The reason?
“A car breaking down in so many small Southern towns and the chauffeur taking three miserable days just to get through Florida,” he said.
“After the second tire blew, I got the word. In a loud and clear voice from the heavens above, I heard the message: ‘Fly, dummy, fly!’”
@Inkzy
Isaac Asimov says his aviophobia was instilled by his parents, who feared for his safety after a childhood illness.
Ray Bradbury feared both flying and driving.
He blamed his driving phobia on a fatal accident he witnessed as a teen.
Ultimately, Bradbury overcame his fear of flying.
The reason?
“A car breaking down in so many small Southern towns and the chauffeur taking three miserable days just to get through Florida,” he said.
“After the second tire blew, I got the word. In a loud and clear voice from the heavens above, I heard the message: ‘Fly, dummy, fly!’”
@Inkzy