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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026

Project Hail Mary: Science and friendship save the universe

from Tales of Our Time

Today I'm talking with my guest Milène to talk about the scifi novel: Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. We talk about Weir's other work, his dedication to scientific accuracy, the many, many, many challenges of space travel, and how refreshing it is to read a disaster novel focused on hope!

Today I'm talking with my guest Milène to talk about the scifi novel: Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. We talk about Weir's other work, his dedication to scientific accuracy, the many, many, many challenges of space travel, and how refreshing it is to read a disaster novel focused on hope!

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