Episode 19:
Project Hail Mary
Episode Summary:
In this episode, we dive into Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir — a story of survival, sacrifice, and unexpected friendship set against the vastness of space. Blending hard science with heart, Weir delivers a tale that’s as much about ingenuity as it is about connection. We break down why it works, what it says about resilience, and why this book sticks long after the final page.
What We Cover:
- First impressions and why this book hooked us
- Science, survival, and the brilliance of Rocky
- How friendship reshapes the classic “lone astronaut” story
- The themes of resilience and sacrifice at the heart of the novel
- Our 5 Hard Questions: what survival really means when the stakes are everything
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