Seveneves: impactors, guided evolution, and radiation shields w/ Daniel Mann
b'Read the book \\n\\n
Our attempt to convince folks to read the book. Do it!
\\n\\nThe moon blew up without warning and for no apparent reason. It was waxing, only one day short of full. The time was 05:03:12 UTC. Later it would be designated A+0.0.0, or simply Zero.
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- The opening paragraph of Seveneves \\n
Big old nerd. Chris expresses appreciation for his deep-dives.
\\n\\n Meteor Strikes \\n\\nTunguska. Chelyabinsk. Measuring in five dollar footlongs and blue whales. Who knows how many fathoms?
\\n\\n Shielding! \\n\\nHumans and computers are both susceptible to radiation.
\\n\\n Choosing Our Evolution \\n\\nDeaf parents choosing to have deaf babies. Culture.
\\n\\n Technology in Space \\n\\nDifficulty in producing microchips. Dan\\u2019s experience in chemicals and computing. Lost knowledge.
\\n\\n Gliding \\n\\nThermals and ridge lifts and whatnot. Terrifying!
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