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Mentioned in 14 episodes

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Book • 1870

The novel begins in 1866 when ships of various nationalities report sightings of a mysterious sea monster.

Professor Pierre Aronnax, a French marine biologist, his servant Conseil, and Canadian harpooner Ned Land join an expedition to find and destroy the monster.

They discover that the 'monster' is actually a futuristic submarine called the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.

The story follows their year-long underwater adventures as they visit various oceanic regions, including the Antarctic ice barrier, the Red Sea, and the South Pole.

The novel explores themes of technological innovation, scientific discovery, and Captain Nemo's quest for revenge against terrestrial civilization.

Mentioned by

Thibault Masson

Mentioned in 14 episodes

Mentioned by

Gilbert Cruz

when talking about nostalgia for the Finding Nemo submarine ride.

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Mentioned by

Elle Griffin

as an example of Jules Verne writing a utopian novel with the submarine seen as a utopian project.

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Mentioned by

Josh Wolfe

as an example of science fiction that inspired scientific advancements.

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Mentioned by

Katt Williams

when discussing his reading habits and the importance of quality reading materials.

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Mentioned as containing a passage discussing how ocean currents bring together seaweed and shipwreck debris into patches.

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Mentioned by

Jeff Jarvis

in the context of a research paper using the novel for AI persona research.

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Mentioned by

Antje Boetius

as a book she loved as a child, inspiring her interest in ocean exploration.

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Thibault Masson

as his favorite book that impacted his mindset and inspired his desire to travel and work in tech.

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Mentioned by

Nikki Stratton

as a favorite book of her grandfather, Donald Stratton, who aspired to be like Captain Nemo.

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Asked about by a listener as a possible favorite book or radio programme

Anthony Doerr

might have enjoyed as a child.

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