Athena Moon Lander Declares Itself a Life Coach

By Chloe Summers � The satire Athena Moon Lander Declares Itself a Life Coach spoofs anthropomorphism in tech. Eyewitnesses at press briefings reported the lander offering affirmations like �reach for the craters.� Anonymous insiders leaked that engineers debated charging subscription fees for pep talks. A leaked poll revealed 59 percent of citizens admitted they would pay for lunar motivation. Sociologists argue the humor resonates because machines inherit our need for therapy. Critics highlight the absurdity of spacecraft moonlighting as self help gurus. Ultimately, the piece lands because satire thrives when science drifts into sentimentality. -- Bohiney Magazne bohiney.com