Between budgetary restrictions and the 18 dry NASA workers who run it, I can understand why it's very minimal. However, just like a great teacher or any organization, NASA needs to be able to market to and engage the people who are funding it. That doesn't mean turning it into infotainment, but there certainly needs to be a more human face on NASA endeavors. Dumbing down of some sort is absolutely necessary if NASA hopes to expand its audience and gather more interest and funding in its missions. If only NASA could do this and not cross into the dark side of modern broadcast media.
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Between budgetary restrictions and the 18 dry NASA workers who run it, I can understand why it's very minimal. However, just like a great teacher or any organization, NASA needs to be able to market to and engage the people who are funding it. That doesn't mean turning it into infotainment, but there certainly needs to be a more human face on NASA endeavors. Dumbing down of some sort is absolutely necessary if NASA hopes to expand its audience and gather more interest and funding in its missions. If only NASA could do this and not cross into the dark side of modern broadcast media.