#849
Mentioned in 12 episodes
The Andromeda Strain
Book • 1751
The novel begins with a military satellite crashing in northern Arizona, leading to the deaths of nearly all the inhabitants of the nearby town of Piedmont.
Only two survivors are found: an old man and a baby.
A team of scientists, part of Project Wildfire, is dispatched to investigate the cause of the deaths and to contain the threat.
They discover an alien organism, the Andromeda Strain, which has lethal effects on humans by clotting their blood.
As the scientists delve deeper, they find that the organism mutates into a form that no longer harms humans but begins to eat through rubber and plastic.
The story culminates in a race against time to prevent a catastrophic breach of the containment facility and the potential spread of the organism.
Only two survivors are found: an old man and a baby.
A team of scientists, part of Project Wildfire, is dispatched to investigate the cause of the deaths and to contain the threat.
They discover an alien organism, the Andromeda Strain, which has lethal effects on humans by clotting their blood.
As the scientists delve deeper, they find that the organism mutates into a form that no longer harms humans but begins to eat through rubber and plastic.
The story culminates in a race against time to prevent a catastrophic breach of the containment facility and the potential spread of the organism.
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Cal Newport as an example of an author who compressed 10 years' worth of writing into a shorter period by publishing multiple books under a pseudonym before achieving widespread success.
Cal Newport as an example of an author who compressed 10 years' worth of writing into a shorter period by publishing multiple books under a pseudonym before achieving widespread success.
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Ep. 317: The 10-Year Rule
Mentioned by Cal Newport in a comparison with John Grisham, highlighting different approaches to career management.
Cal Newport in a comparison with John Grisham, highlighting different approaches to career management.
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Slow Productivity: Cal Newport On How To Escape Burnout, Do Your Best Work & Achieve More By Doing Less
Mentioned by Cal Newport while discussing deep work and productivity, referencing Crichton's writing habits during medical school.
Cal Newport while discussing deep work and productivity, referencing Crichton's writing habits during medical school.696 snips
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Michael Ovitz when discussing his writing process and the educational aspect of his storytelling.
Michael Ovitz when discussing his writing process and the educational aspect of his storytelling.
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Michael Ovitz - Knowledge Is Power - [Invest Like the Best, EP.359]
Mentioned by Cal Newport in a discussion about Michael Crichton's prolific writing career and his approach to ambition.
Cal Newport in a discussion about Michael Crichton's prolific writing career and his approach to ambition.188 snips
Ep. 220: The Two Types of Ambition
Mentioned by Jack de Quidt in the context of American techno-thrillers and their comparison to British counterparts.
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Mentioned by Cal Newport as a book he read in relation to his article on teenagers and social media.
Cal Newport as a book he read in relation to his article on teenagers and social media. Ep. 153: Why Was Ian Malcom Sent to Jurassic Park?
Mentioned by Cal Newport as his first book written under his own name, and a surprisingly modern read.
Cal Newport as his first book written under his own name, and a surprisingly modern read. Ep. 145: Is the Deep Life Compatible with Serving Humanity?
Mentioned in the context of discussing 1995 movies.
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Elizabeth Cox as an example of a book that influenced Richard Nixon's views on bioweapons.
Elizabeth Cox as an example of a book that influenced Richard Nixon's views on bioweapons.
Highlights: #208 – Elizabeth Cox on the case that TV shows, movies, and novels can improve the world
