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The Astrochimps

America's First Astronauts
Book • 2024
The Astrochimps: America's First Astronauts by Dawn Cusick offers a vivid portrayal of the chimpanzees who were part of a top-secret NASA program.

The book highlights their rigorous training and experiences, focusing on Ham and Enos, who paved the way for human spaceflight.

It also touches on themes of animal rights and gender equity within the space program.

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Cal Newport
as a book that received a starred review from Kirkus, resulting from the author's use of deep work techniques.
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Ep. 297: The Deep Life Hardware

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