Why is The Martian a breath of fresh air to sci-fi? Is it really a love letter to science? Who's the bad guy in this story?
This novel and movie helped me survive one of the toughest seasons of my life. Why is that? Well, let me tell you all about it and why I keep coming back to the character of Mark Watney as a role model for perseverance and creative problem solving.
Adam Savage interviews Andy Weir: https://youtu.be/5SemyzKgaUU
Adam Savage, Astronaut Chris Hadfield, and Andy Weir Q&A: https://youtu.be/Wq3xtZ8AjPE
