Seveneves (feat. Daniel Mann, Software Pro) : Episode 50
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Seveneves
What: Breaking with the format for this episode, we’re covering a book! Seveneves, by Neal Stephenson. Here is the first paragraph:
The moon blew up without warning and for no apparent reason. It was waxing, only one day short of full. The time was 05:03:12 UTC. Later it would be designated A+0.0.0, or simply Zero.
Written by: Neal Stephenson
Starring: Fictional characters, in a book
With guest co-host:
Daniel Mann
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Seveneves by Neal Stephenson
This book that we’re dedicating an episode to! See above and below and then just read it.
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The Day The Moon Blew Up by Bill Gates
Bill Gates is a big old nerd, and perfectly qualified to makes this book sound great to folks like us. 🙂
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Show Notes
Read the book
Our attempt to convince folks to read the book. Do it!
Neal Stephenson
Big old nerd. Chris expresses appreciation for his deep-dives.
Meteor Strikes
Tunguska. Chelyabinsk. Measuring in five dollar footlongs and blue whales. Who knows how many fathoms?
Shielding!
Humans and computers are both susceptible to radiation.
Choosing Our Evolution
Deaf parents choosing to have deaf babies. Culture.
Technology in Space
Difficulty in producing microchips. Dan’s experience in chemicals and computing. Lost knowledge.
Gliding
Thermals and ridge lifts and whatnot. Terrifying!
Goodbyes
The moon exploded suddenly and for no apparent reason.
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