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Stranger in a Strange Land

Book • 1961
The novel tells the story of Valentine Michael Smith, a human born on Mars and raised by Martians after the deaths of the crew of the first mission to the planet.

When Michael is brought back to Earth as an adult, he struggles to understand human behavior and culture.

With the help of characters like Gillian Boardman and Jubal Harshaw, Michael navigates human society, critiques its institutions, and eventually starts his own movement, the 'Church of All Worlds.

' The novel explores themes of individual liberty, self-responsibility, and challenges to traditional social and religious norms.

It is known for its complex characters, philosophical discussions, and its impact on the science fiction genre and the counterculture movement of the late 1960s.

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Christopher Sommer
as a book he frequently gifts to others.
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Martine Rothblatt
as an influential science fiction author.
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Andrey Kurenkov
as a classic science fiction novel.
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Gavin Purcell
when discussing the origin of the word "Grok" and its meaning.
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Max Bennett
as one of his favorite books.
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Max Bennett (on the history of intelligence)
Mentioned by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. while discussing books that were part of classical literature taught in every American classroom.
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Reid Hoffman
among his early science fiction influences, highlighting its impact on his thinking.
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Reid Hoffman on Systems, Levers, and Quixotic Quests
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Helton Simões Gomes
como um livro muito bom cujo título influenciou Elon Musk na escolha do nome "Grock".
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Kelsey Grammer
when discussing a book that coined the term "grokking"
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Jesse Michels
as a book that Manson would carry around, modeling his whole life off it.
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Cody Johnston
in relation to Elon Musk's AI, Grok.
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JC Dentun
while discussing Robert Monroe's cosmology and beliefs.
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Jesse Michels
as a science fiction novel that influenced Charles Manson's life and actions.
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Cassandra Vieten
as a book that captivated her as a teenager, highlighting its impact on her understanding of the mind's power.
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Brian McCullough
in relation to the AI model Grok, which takes its name from Heinlein's book.
Mon. 11/06 – Elon “Groks” AI

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