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Episode Page Episode Info Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir Description Dan & Thalia speak with friends of the show, Guy and Mike about Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir, and Science Fiction Topics Intro (0:00:00) Project Hail Mary vs. The Martian (0:02:46) Where to Rank Andy Weir? (0:17:12) Optimism vs. Dystopia (0:22:30) Open Discussion (0:28:00) Favorite Scientific Concept (0:32:38) What Do You Re-Read? (0:35:57) Adaptation Most Looking Forward To (0:43:20) Outro (0:46:34) Contact rehydrate@fastmail.com @rehydrate.bsky.social @rehydrate@mas.to

The hosts dive into the thrilling chapters of Project Hail Mary, exploring Grace's emotional journey and the dynamics of his partnership with Rocky. They highlight Andy Weir's trademark optimism and the tension created by scientific cliffhangers. The discussion touches on whether the book qualifies as hard sci-fi, with debates on character depth versus scientific rigor. They even rank Project Hail Mary against other sci-fi giants, itching for more insights into the mysterious Iridian civilization. Friendship and courage shine as core themes throughout the tale.

Delve into the high-stakes world of Andy Weir's narrative, where Rocky and Ryland navigates collaborative science against alien threats. Discover the humorous cultural exchanges as they build rapport through a human fist bump. Fluctuating between emotional depth and technical challenges, the discussion centers around life-threatening incidents and the missteps in cross-species medicine. Dark conversations about crew mortality raise gripping moral questions, while critiques highlight missed narrative opportunities and the complexity of character dynamics.

Dive into the emotional turmoil of scientists trying to save Earth while facing ethical dilemmas. Explore the creative nuances of communication between species and how it shapes their relationships. Discover the challenges of adapting this intricate narrative into a film, complete with worries about character portrayal. Experience the charm of a lovable alien, Rocky, and his bond with Ryland, along with insights into alien physiology and their unique perspective on space travel. Plus, reflections on audiobook versus text enrich the storytelling experience!

The hosts dive into the intriguing premise of amnesia and Earth's crisis in a tale centered around astrophage. They discuss the likability of the protagonist and the tension between heroic archetypes and character convenience. The debate over technical details and pacing reveals differing opinions, while grounding in present-day technology contrasts with sci-fi tropes. The highlight? First contact with an alien species that propels the narrative forward. Despite some narrative flaws, the engaging concepts keep anticipation high for what's next.

Episode Page Episode Info 3 Body Problem (TV) Season 1 Description The hosts run a draft of future scenes that would like (and would not like) to see adapted in future seasons of the TV show Topics Intro (0:00:00) Followup (0:01:18) Rules (0:02:05) Round 1 - Priya (0:03:31) Round 1 - Thalia (0:06:19) Round 1 - Dan (0:08:16) Round 2 - Dan (0:10:14) Round 2 - Thalia (0:15:56) Round 2 - Priya (0:20:06) Round 3 - Priya (0:22:50) Round 3 - Thalia (0:30:03) Round 3 - Dan (0:32:47) Round 4 - Dan (0:34:21) Round 4 - Thalia (0:38:32) Round 4 - Priya (0:41:49) Round 5 - Priya (0:45:00) Round 5 - Thalia (0:53:29) Round 5 - Dan (0:57:58) Wrap-up (1:00:59) Outro (1:06:50) References The Three-Body Problem - Summary The Dark Forest - Summary Death's End - Summary Contact rehydrate@fastmail.com @rehydrate.bsky.social @rehydrate@mas.to

Episode Page Episode Info Death's End - Liu Cixin Summary Topics Intro (0:00:00) Episode 1 - The Staircase Program (0:00:05) Episode 2 - The Swordholders (0:03:13) Episode 3 - Australia (0:05:58) Episode 4 - The Storyless Kingdom (0:08:54) Episode 5 - Fate's Choice (0:12:04) Episode 6 - Singer (0:15:23) Episode 7 - Our Star (0:18:29) References Episode 1 - The Staircase Program Episode 2 - The Swordholders Episode 3 - Australia Episode 4 - The Storyless Kingdom Episode 5 - Fate's Choice Episode 6 - Singer Episode 7 - Our Star Contact rehydrate@fastmail.com @rehydrate.bsky.social @rehydrate@mas.to

Episode Page Episode Info The Dark Forest - Liu Cixin Summary Topics Intro (0:00:00) Episode 1 - The Wallfacers (0:00:05) Episode 2 - Cosmic Brush (0:03:04) Episode 3 - The Spell (0:05:19) Episode 4 - Natural Selection (0:10:27) Episode 5 - Droplet (0:13:08) Episode 6 - The Snow Project (0:16:15) References Episode 1 - The Wallfacers Episode 2 - Cosmic Brush Episode 3 - The Spell Episode 4 - Natural Selection Episode 5 - Droplet Episode 6 - The Snow Project Contact rehydrate@fastmail.com @rehydrate.bsky.social @rehydrate@mas.to

Episode Page Episode Info The Three-Body Problem - Liu Cixin Summary Topics Intro (0:00:00) Episode 1 - Silent Spring (0:00:04) Episode 2 - Frontiers of Science (0:02:15) Episode 3 - A Game of Pool (0:04:25) Episode 4 - The Universe Flickers (0:06:23) Episode 5 - Da Shi (0:08:27) Episode 6 - Red Coast (0:10:11) Episode 7 - Sunset for Humanity (0:12:36) Episode 8 - Bugs (0:14:18) References Episode 1 - Silent Spring Episode 2 - Frontiers of Science Episode 3 - A Game of Pool Episode 4 - The Universe Flickers Episode 5 - Da Shi Episode 6 - Red Coast Episode 7 - Sunset for Humanity Episode 8 - Bugs Contact rehydrate@fastmail.com @rehydrate.bsky.social @rehydrate@mas.to

Episode Page Episode Info 3 Body Problem (TV) Season 1, Episodes: 6 - 8 Summary Topics Intro (0:00:00) Followup (0:01:17) Summary - Episode 6 (0:05:49) Summary - Episode 7 (0:08:02) Summary - Episode 8 (0:10:16) Characters (0:13:16) General Impressions and Favorite Scenes (0:14:11) Will (0:28:30) Should I Read the Books? (0:47:23) Staircase Project (0:48:30) San-TI OP (0:49:44) Starcase Project Continued (0:59:44) Wallfacers (1:01:53) Scenes from Future Seasons (1:11:19) Saul (1:16:42) Ye Wenjie (1:19:43) My Sunset (1:27:12) Foreshadowing (1:35:09) Characters (1:39:14) Favorite Episode (1:41:47) Grading the Season (1:44:50) Where Does Season 2 End? (1:50:56) Outro (1:54:33) Spoiler Warning (0:00:54) References ‘The Three-Body Problem’ and ‘Silent Spring’ Books Rocket to No. 1 on Amazon After Netflix Debut NYT Best Sellers List Netflix FYC Netflix Global Top 10 Contact rehydrate@fastmail.com @rehydrate.bsky.social @rehydrate@mas.to