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Mentioned in 37 episodes
A City on Mars
Book • 2023
In 'A City on Mars', Kelly and Zach Weinersmith delve into the complexities of space settlement, addressing questions such as the feasibility of having children in space, the governance of space settlements, and the legal implications of space colonization.
The book, which includes humorous illustrations and anecdotes, highlights the significant obstacles to becoming a multiplanetary species and challenges the common enthusiasm for space settlement with a realistic and skeptical viewpoint.
The book, which includes humorous illustrations and anecdotes, highlights the significant obstacles to becoming a multiplanetary species and challenges the common enthusiasm for space settlement with a realistic and skeptical viewpoint.
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Mentioned in 37 episodes
Recommended by 

as a practical look at the challenges of colonizing space.


Scott Tolinski

139 snips
932: Vibe Coding’s Huge Problem
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as 

's book discussing going to Mars.


Brian Cox


Kelly Weinersmith

89 snips
Should We Settle in Space? - Tim Peake, Kelly Weinersmith and Alan Davies
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when introducing ![undefined]()

as the co-author.


Sean Rameswaram

Kelly Wienersmith

70 snips
Living on Mars
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as concluding that settling Mars would be impossibly horrible.


Dorian Lynskey

61 snips
Mars – The Next Frontier?
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as a 2023 book discussing the challenges of keeping humans happy and healthy on Mars.

Peggy Hollinger

56 snips
Mission to Mars: Elon Musk's 'Starship' enterprise
Recommended by 

as a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and possibilities of establishing a human settlement on Mars.


Regina Barber

53 snips
Should Humans Live On Mars?
Mentioned at the end of the podcast as a book to learn more about the feasibility of escaping Earth.

48 snips
Fact-checking the Bovaer backlash
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when introducing Kelly Wienersmith, the co-author.

Peggy Hollinger

38 snips
Mission to Mars: Bad science fiction
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as the authors' new book discussing space settlement challenges and opportunities.


Sean Carroll

37 snips
256 | Kelly and Zach Weinersmith on Building Cities on the Moon and Mars
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when referencing Kelly Wienersmith's remarks on international space law and Mars settlement.

Peggy Hollinger

32 snips
Mission to Mars: The new space race




