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Starship Troopers

Book • 1987

Robert A. Heinlein

In 'Starship Troopers,' Robert A. Heinlein explores a future society where citizenship and the right to vote are earned through military service.

The story follows Juan 'Johnny' Rico as he joins the Terran Mobile Infantry and undergoes rigorous training and battles against an alien species known as the 'Bugs.

' The novel delves into themes of citizenship, duty, and the philosophy of war, while also critiquing societal values and the implications of militarism.

Through Rico's journey, Heinlein examines the psychological and moral aspects of war, the importance of discipline and sacrifice, and the complex relationships between comrades in a military context.

Mentioned by

Auron Macintyre

Malcolm Collins

Chris Winterbauer

Mentioned in 22 episodes

Mentioned by

Palmer Luckey

when discussing the idea of equipping soldiers with heads-up displays, tracing the concept back to Heinlein's work.

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Mentioned by

Jim Rutt

; distinction between citizens and civilians.

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Mentioned by

Palmer Luckey

as an early reference for the idea of soldiers equipped with advanced heads-up displays.

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Mentioned by

Mark McGrath

as a book read by Marines, promoting fluid thinking and adaptability.

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Mentioned by

Auron Macintyre

when discussing the idea that every citizen should serve.

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Erwähnt als Vordenker der libertären Science-Fiction, dessen Werk die Grundlage für den Film Starship Troopers bildet.

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Mentioned by

Chris Beck

as a philosopher whose books he read in high school.

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Mentioned by

Chris Dixon

among the books he has recently read.

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Mentioned by

Auron Macintyre

as an example of a work that is often misinterpreted due to its satirical nature.

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Mentioned by

Malcolm Collins

as a basis for his description of gay space fascim.

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Mentioned during a discussion about Paul Verhoeven's filmography.

Mentioned by

Amy Nicholson

as the source material for the movie "Starship Troopers", highlighting its right-wing military themes.

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Recommended by

James Rainey

as a great sci-fi book.

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Mentioned by

Chris Winterbauer

as a novel written by Robert Heinlein in response to President Eisenhower's announcement regarding nuclear weapon testing.

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Mentioned as the author of the novel “Starship Troopers”, which the film is loosely based on.

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Mentioned by

James Hickman

when discussing the concept of earning the right to vote through service and responsibility.

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Mentioned by Palmer Luckey when discussing the history of augmented reality in military applications.

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Von

Hardy Kettlitz

erwähnt,

Dietmar Dath

hatte Interesse an einem Buch über ihn.

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Mentioned by Rory as a movie that was adapted from a book and is quite violent.

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