The Martian: scientific accuracy, mars colonies, and poop potatoes

Published: Nov. 17, 2015, 4:45 a.m.

The Film\u2019s Marketing \n\n

Really cool Youtube channel. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Spoiler policies.

\n\n The Book \n\n

Serially published on Andy Weir\u2019s blog. Accidental best-seller.

\n\n Nailed the Science \n\n

Research. Space travel is dangerous. Radiation shielding.

\n\n IRL Travel to Mars \n\n

Mars One. Space X. ELON MUSK. Settlement.

\n\n Water on Mars \n\n

Liquid salinated water. Frozen water under surface. NASA sterilization.

\n\n Worth it? \n\n

Robots? Human inspiration.

\n\n Settling/Colonizing Mars \n\n

Growing or shipping food.

\n\n Resourcefulness of Astronauts \n\n

Pretty much have to be MacGyver. Overcoming functional fixedness.

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