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The Martian
What: Matt Damon does MacGyver Science to survive on Mars.
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara, Jeff Daniels
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Show Notes
The Film’s Marketing
Really cool Youtube channel. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Spoiler policies.
The Book
Serially published on Andy Weir’s blog. Accidental best-seller.
Nailed the Science
Research. Space travel is dangerous. Radiation shielding.
IRL Travel to Mars
Mars One. Space X. ELON MUSK. Settlement.
Water on Mars
Liquid salinated water. Frozen water under surface. NASA sterilization.
Worth it?
Robots? Human inspiration.
Settling/Colonizing Mars
Growing or shipping food.
Resourcefulness of Astronauts
Pretty much have to be MacGyver. Overcoming functional fixedness.
Goodbyes
Say goodbye, crew!
Goodbye, crew!
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