Episodes 96 & 97: Can We Survive on Mars? Hot Tips with Zach Weinersmith
Autumn Phaneuf and Zach Weinersmith discuss his new book, A City on Mars, which takes a humorous look at the challenges of building a Martian society. He explores the misconceptions and myths surrounding space settlement and the feasibility of colonizing Mars. He argues that space is unlikely to make anyone rich and that the idea that space will mitigate war is unsupported. He also discusses the potential benefits and limitations of settling on the Moon and Mars, as well as the technical challenges involved
About Our Guest
Zach Weinersmith
Zach Weinersmith is an American cartoonist and writer best known for his wildly popular webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal (SMBC). SMBC tackles a range of topics, from science and philosophy to pop culture and dark humor. Zach has also collaborated with his wife, Kelly, a professor at Rice University, on several books, including “Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything”. They both live in Virginia with their children.
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