3min chapter

The Book Pile cover image

Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir

The Book Pile

CHAPTER

The Smartest Person in the Room

In this story, there's not just a refusal to answer the call to adventure, but Ryland, he 100% rejects it with no intent ongoing. It's like that early version of the Hobbit where Gandalf jabber syringe to Bilbo's neck and throw him over his shoulder until Rivendell. The only time I disagree is if the room is full of babies and then Ron Weasley, like you can't just be the room's genius by default.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode