A City On Mars

Mind Muscle with Simon de Veer

Can humanity really make Mars our next home? Strap in with me, Simon Devere, as we traverse the uncharted territories of space colonization, fueled by insights from "A City on Mars" by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith. Prepare to confront the stark health realities awaiting us in the cosmos, from the battle against muscle atrophy to the siege of radiation on our cells. This is not just about the majestic rockets and star-studded dreams—it's a deep dive into the intricate ballet of maintaining human life where no man-made structure has ever stood.
Join us on Mind Muscle where we decode the rigorous fitness regimes and nutritional blueprints essential for spacefarers. I'm pulling back the curtain on the pristine image of astronauts to reveal the gritty details of their extraordinary lives, the physical toll of microgravity, and the psychological labyrinth of long-term space missions. It's a candid conversation on the triumphs and trials of those who dance among the stars, and how music, of all things, can be a lifeline in the silent expanse.
Cap off your cosmic journey by wrestling with the AI conundrum alongside Margaret Mitchell's critical eye, and sink your teeth into the meaty discussions of health and nutrition in the final frontier. As SpaceX gears up for an IPO that could skyrocket public interest, we scrutinize the reality behind the razzle-dazzle, measuring real progress against the buzz. From the practical to the philosophical, we're lifting the veil on space health, inviting you to join the discourse that could shape our interplanetary future. Keep lifting and learning, right here on Mind Muscle.

Producer: Thor Benander
Editor: Luke Morey
Intro Theme: Ajax Benander
Intro: Timothy Durant
For more, visit Simon at The Antagonist

Bölümler

1. A City On Mars (00:00:00)

2. Space Colonization and Health Considerations (00:00:04)

3. Challenges of Health in Space (00:12:14)

4. Challenges of Space Exploration (00:22:19)

5. Space Exploration and Health Considerations (00:39:04)

6. Debunking AI and Space Hype (00:48:49)

7. Health and Nutrition in Space (00:57:18)