#207

Mentioned in 110 episodes

The Martian

Book • 2011

The Martian tells the story of astronaut Mark Watney, who is presumed dead and left stranded on Mars after a fierce storm.

With limited supplies, Watney must draw upon his ingenuity, wit, and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.

Meanwhile, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring 'the Martian' home, while Watney faces numerous challenges in his quest for survival.

The novel is praised for its blend of science, humor, and suspense.

Mentioned by

Peter H. Diamandis

Jason Calacanis

Mentioned in 110 episodes

Mentioned by

Elena Verna

; she read it in two days.

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Mentioned by

Peter H. Diamandis

while discussing potatoes growing in lunar soil and comparing it to a well-known survival story in space.

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Mentioned by

Naval Ravikant

; he found it decent but felt it went on too long.

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Mentioned in reference to the possibility of returning from Mars after six months.

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Mentioned by Andrew Bosworth in comparison to "Project Hail Mary", noting the book is better than the movie adaptation.

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Mentioned by

Jason Calacanis

when referencing Matt Damon's character growing potatoes.

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Mentioned by

Jessica Tarlov

in reference to a movie about living on Mars.

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Mentioned by

Adam Grant

as one of his favorite sci-fi writers.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

in relation to a discussion about the book's themes and the author's writing style.

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Mentioned by

David Barron

as the book he wrote.

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