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KQED's ForumForum from the Archives: Can We Really Live On Mars?Mars is inhospitable to human life with its cosmic radiation, atmosphere of carbon dioxide and nights as cold as 200 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. But as Space X founder Elon Musk pledges to colonize Mars, and as NASA renews its push for interplanetary travel, a husband and wife duo has explored whether people really can live in space. What would it require to have babies on another planet? To grow food? To prevent conflicts in space from sparking geopolitical chaos on Earth? We’ll talk about it all with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, co-authors of “A City on Mars: Can We S...
2025-11-2555 min
Didn't Read ItNobody Loves Edwardian Farce Anymore: P.G. Wodehouse with Zach WeinersmithSend us a textPlease note: Zach would like everyone to know that he KNOWS Wodehouse's lovely wife was named ETHEL, not EDITH, and he misspoke! Forgive him, if you'll be so kind. We're indulging in a little Edwardian farce with the best to ever do it--humorist and all-around funny guy P.G. Wodehouse! Join us and cartoonist/author/also all-around funny guy Zach Weindersmith as we take a jaunt through the life and works of the creator of the immortal Jeeves and Wooster. As always, we are:-Asking with all the lov...
2025-09-211h 29
The Flight DeckAre Space Stations Maybe a Bad Idea? with Kelly WeinersmithYeah, dreaming of a thriving community in space is all fine and dandy. But have we really thought this through? Kelly Weinersmith is a biologist and popular science writer. She co-authored the book A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? with her husband Zach Weinersmith. In this conversation with host Sean Mobley, she brings a critical eye to the concept of space settlements, and wonders if we’re putting the cart before the horse when it comes to long-term habitation on another planet.
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2025-09-1741 min
Forward Radio podcastsSustainability Now! | Barry Zalph | The Folly of Colonizing Mars | 9-1-25We bring you something a little lighter and more fanciful on this Labor Day holiday on Sustainability Now!, as your host, Justin Mog, shelves his plans for colonizing Mars with Barry Zalph, retired engineer and environmental advocate. Tune in for a conversation that will debunk some of the myths about our ability to successfully settle humans on Mars and, hopefully, help you understand just how precious Earth is and how important it is that we focus all of our energy and innovation into protecting the only truly habitable planet we know of.
The ideas for colonizing Mars fall into two...
2025-09-0158 minKQED's ForumCan We Really Live on Mars?Mars is inhospitable to human life with its cosmic radiation, atmosphere of carbon dioxide and nights as cold as 200 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. But as Space X founder Elon Musk pledges to colonize Mars, and as NASA renews its push for interplanetary travel, a husband and wife duo has explored whether people really can live in space. What would it require to have babies on another planet? To grow food? To prevent conflicts in space from sparking geopolitical chaos on Earth? We’ll talk about it all with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, co-authors of “A City on Mars: Can We S...
2025-08-2955 min
Reader's Corner"A City on Mars" by Kelly and Zach WeinersmithAn interview with Zach Weinersmith, co-author of the new book, A City on Mars. The book is a funny and deeply-researched off-world investigation into the question of space settlement.
2025-08-2330 min
Poured OverKelly and Zach Weinersmith on A CITY ON MARS A City on Mars by Hugo Award-winning duo Kelly and Zach Weinersmith is a gripping take on one of humanity's biggest questions. The Weinersmiths join us for an out-of-this-world conversation about space settlements, planet colonization, science fiction vs reality, Space Law and more with guest host Chris Gillespie. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): A City on Mars by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
2025-08-071h 02
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary UniverseWhen will space be cheap? (featuring Zach Weinersmith)Daniel and Kelly chat with Zach Weinersmith about rockets and the upside and pitfalls of a potential future space economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-06-0555 min
Short WaveShould Humans Live On Mars?As global warming continues and space technology improves, there is more and more talk about the growing possibility of a sci-fi future in which humans become a multiplanetary species. Specifically, that we could live on Mars. Biologist Kelly Weinersmith and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith have spent four years researching what life on Mars would look like if we did it anytime soon. In their book A City On Mars, they get into all sorts of questions: How would we have babies in space? How would we have enough food? They join host Regina G. Barber and explain why it...
2025-04-2114 min
Earthbound (Formerly Global Warming Is Real)Living on Mars: Utopia or Fool’s Paradise? | Review of City on MarsReviewing A City on Mars by Kelly and Zach WeinersmithThe notion of colonizing Mars often sounds like a thrilling adventure, but let’s hit the brakes on that rocket ship for a moment. Right off the bat, we tackle the idea that Elon Musk’s vision of a bustling Martian colony is, to put it mildly, a touch delusional.As we delve into the complexities of what it would actually mean to settle on another planet, we confront the sobering reality that space isn't just a hop, skip, and jump away; it’s a harsh...
2025-04-0805 min
Scales Of Success Podcast#16 - Mars Myths, Money, and Hard Truths with Zach WeinersmithIs Mars our next home—or just a sci-fi fantasy? In today’s episode, host Marcus Arredondo chats with Zach Weinersmith, co-author of A City on Mars, who breaks down the real challenges of space colonization, from floating toilets to international law. He also shares his journey as a creator, navigating social media shifts, monetizing art, and balancing humor with deep research. If you think space travel is just around the corner, this episode might change your mind.Zach Weinersmith is a celebrated cartoonist, author, and science communicator best known for his webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal (SMBC...
2025-02-0558 min
Foresight Institute RadioZach Weinersmith | A City on MarsZach Weinersmith is the cartoonist behind the popular geek webcomic, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. He writes popular science books with his wife Kelly, including the recent Hugo award-winning A City on Mars. His work has been featured by The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Forbes, Science Friday, Foreign Policy, PBS, Boingboing, the Freakonomics Blog, the RadioLab blog, Entertainment Weekly, Mother Jones, CNN, Discovery Magazine, Nautilus and more. Key HighlightsThe future of space governance is explored, focusing on rocketry, space settlements, international law, and challenges like closed-loop ecology and human reproduction.Zubrin's "The Case for...
2025-01-1752 min
Wild Green Streams for Ecological FiendsSpace Colonies are Really Interesting (and probably miserable) ft. SMBC's Zach WeinersmithRhett and Brian talked to Zach Weinersmith about his webcomic series, SMBC, closed loop/space colony ecology, and why a space colony would probably be a miserable place to live. The space topics listed are focuses of his latest book, A City on Mars!
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2024-12-171h 00
Short WaveShould Humans Live On Mars?As global warming continues and space technology improves, there is more and more talk about the growing possibility of a sci-fi future in which humans become a multiplanetary species. Specifically, that we could live on Mars. Biologist Kelly Weinersmith and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith have spent the last four years researching what this would look like if we did this anytime soon. In their new book A City On Mars, they get into all sorts of questions: How would we have babies in space? How would we have enough food? They join host Regina G. Barber and explain why it might...
2024-11-1314 min
The world, the universe and usA City on Mars by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith - Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize ConversationsAs the heated race to settle humans on Mars continues, is it really a good idea? And what are the biggest challenges to making interplanetary life a reality?These are the questions Kelly and Zach Weinersmith explore in their book, A City on Mars. The pair have been shortlisted for the prestigious Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize, and ahead of the winner's announcement, New Scientist books editor Alison Flood meets with all six shortlisted authors.In this conversation, Kelly and Zach dive into the potential and the perils of building a sustainable human colony...
2024-10-0116 min
Into the Impossible With Brian KeatingWhat Elon Musk Isn't Telling You About Colonizing Mars w/ Zach WeinersmithJoin my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN!Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?The allure of a fresh start on a new planet has captivated humans for a very long time, and now, public figures like Elon Musk are trying to make it a reality. But should we? Is it even possible? And how would life on Mars even look like? ...
2024-06-301h 04
80k After HoursHighlights: #187 – Zach Weinersmith on how researching his book turned him from a space optimist into a “space bastard”This is a selection of highlights from episode #187 of The 80,000 Hours Podcast.These aren't necessarily the most important, or even most entertaining parts of the interview — and if you enjoy this, we strongly recommend checking out the full episode:Zach Weinersmith on how researching his book turned him from a space optimist into a “space bastard”And if you're finding these highlights episodes valuable, please let us know by emailing podcast@80000hours.org.Chapters:A potted history of space exploration (00:00:23)Why space settlement (probably) won't make us rich (00:06:07)What happens to hum...
2024-05-2826 min
Breaking Math PodcastCan We Survive on Mars? Hot Tips with Zach Weinersmith (Part 2)In this conversation, Autumn Phaneuf interviews Zach Weinersmith, a cartoonist and writer, about the feasibility and implications of space settlement. They discuss the challenges and misconceptions surrounding space colonization, including the idea that it will make us rich, mitigate war, and make us wiser. They explore the potential of the moon and Mars as settlement options, as well as the concept of rotating space stations. They also touch on the physiological effects of space travel and the need for further research in areas such as reproduction and ecosystem design. The conversation explores the challenges and implications of human settlement...
2024-05-2834 min
Brother, Mine - An Audio DramaCan We Survive on Mars? Hot Tips with Zach Weinersmith (Part 2)In this conversation, Autumn Phaneuf interviews Zach Weinersmith, a cartoonist and writer, about the feasibility and implications of space settlement. They discuss the challenges and misconceptions surrounding space colonization, including the idea that it will make us rich, mitigate war, and make us wiser. They explore the potential of the moon and Mars as settlement options, as well as the concept of rotating space stations. They also touch on the physiological effects of space travel and the need for further research in areas such as reproduction and ecosystem design. The conversation explores the challenges and implications of human settlement...
2024-05-2834 min
Casual SpaceCasual Space Podcast SUMMER Series: Summaries (Summer-ease): Staying CuriousWelcome to the first episode in our new series, "Summaries" (Summer-ease) where host Beth Mund provides a shortened, easy- going, "summary" for your listening enjoyment. Every week, you'll find themes within space exploration of course, and related topics. Guests will occasionally stop by, and we'll keep the conversation light and non-technical (we always do). Like a cool and refreshing iced tea, these mini masterclass conversations are deliciously served to include the perfect mix of entertainment and education with a splash of cosmic fun! So, listen in & relax! Let us do all the heavy lifting and brin...
2024-05-2514 min
Breaking Math PodcastCan We Survive on Mars? Hot Tips with Zach WeinersmithIn this conversation, Autumn Phaneuf and Zach Weinersmith discusses his new book, A City on Mars, which takes a humorous look at the challenges of building a Martian society. He explores the misconceptions and myths surrounding space settlement and the feasibility of colonizing Mars. He argues that space is unlikely to make anyone rich and that the idea that space will mitigate war is unsupported. He also discusses the potential benefits and limitations of settling on the Moon and Mars, as well as the technical challenges involved.Follow Zach Weinersmith on his website and Twitter...
2024-05-2132 min
Brother, Mine - An Audio DramaCan We Survive on Mars? Hot Tips with Zach WeinersmithIn this conversation, Autumn Phaneuf and Zach Weinersmith discusses his new book, A City on Mars, which takes a humorous look at the challenges of building a Martian society. He explores the misconceptions and myths surrounding space settlement and the feasibility of colonizing Mars. He argues that space is unlikely to make anyone rich and that the idea that space will mitigate war is unsupported. He also discusses the potential benefits and limitations of settling on the Moon and Mars, as well as the technical challenges involved.Follow Zach Weinersmith on his website and Twitter...
2024-05-2132 min
80,000 Hours Podcast#187 – Zach Weinersmith on how researching his book turned him from a space optimist into a "space bastard""Earth economists, when they measure how bad the potential for exploitation is, they look at things like, how is labour mobility? How much possibility do labourers have otherwise to go somewhere else? Well, if you are on the one company town on Mars, your labour mobility is zero, which has never existed on Earth. Even in your stereotypical West Virginian company town run by immigrant labour, there’s still, by definition, a train out. On Mars, you might not even be in the launch window. And even if there are five other company towns or five other settlements, they’re n...
2024-05-143h 06
Leveraging Thought LeadershipSpace Dreams: Reality Check | Kelly and Zach Weinersmith | 568In this episode of the Thought Leadership Leverage podcast, host Bill Sherman dives into the realities of space settlement with Kelly Weinersmith, biologist and adjunct assistant professor at Rice University, and Zach Weinersmith, comic artist and author. Known for their book "Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything," the Weinersmiths have recently released "A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?"—a book that raises tough questions about the feasibility and ethics of colonizing new worlds. The episode uncovers some hard truths behind th...
2024-05-1251 min
Book Club for Masochists: a Readers' Advisory PodcastEpisode 194 - Indie PublishersThis episode we're discussing the topic(?) of Indie Publishers! We talk about how to define an indie publisher, weirdo metro stories, song lyrics, and more! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray 🦇 | Jam Edwards Join our Discord Server! Things We Read (or tried to…) Trial of the Clone: An Interactive Adventure! by Zach Weinersmith and Chris Jones Any Other City by Hazel Jane Plante Songs...
2024-05-071h 05
Brother, Mine - An Audio Drama93. The 10,000 Year Problem (feat. David Gibson of Ray Kitty Creation Workship)Summary: The episode discusses the 10,000 year dilemma, which is a thought experiment on how to deal with nuclear waste in the future. Today's episode is hosted by guest host David Gibson, who is the founder of the Ray Kitty Creation Workshop. (Find out more about the Ray Kitty Creation Workshop by clicking here). Gabriel and Autumn are out this week, but will be returning in short order with 3 separate interviews with authors of some fantastic popular science and math books including: The Gravity of Math: How Geometry Rules the Universe by Dr. Shing-Tung Yau and Stev...
2024-04-2334 min
Breaking Math PodcastThe 10,000 Year Problem (feat. David Gibson of Ray Kitty Creation Workship)Summary: The episode discusses the 10,000 year dilemma, which is a thought experiment on how to deal with nuclear waste in the future. Today's episode is hosted by guest host David Gibson, who is the founder of the Ray Kitty Creation Workshop. (Find out more about the Ray Kitty Creation Workshop by clicking here). Gabriel and Autumn are out this week, but will be returning in short order with 3 separate interviews with authors of some fantastic popular science and math books including: The Gravity of Math: How Geometry Rules the Universe by Dr. Shing-Tung Yau and Steve...
2024-04-2334 min
Nature PodcastLiving on Mars would probably suck — here's whyHumans setting up home in outer space has long been the preserve of science fiction. Now, thanks to advances in technology and the backing of billionaires, this dream could actually be realised. But is it more likely to be a nightmare?Kelly and Zach Weinersmith join us to discuss their new book A City on Mars and some of the medical, environmental and legal roadblocks that may prevent humanity from ultimately settling in space.A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through...
2024-04-1938 min
The Nation PodcastsWhat Elon Musk Won’t Tell You About Settling Mars w/ Zach Weinersmith | Tech Won't Save UsOn this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Zach Weinersmith to discuss the impracticalities of space colonies some interested parties keep forgetting to mention.Zach Weinersmith co-wrote A City On Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? with Kelly Weinersmith. He also makes the Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal comic.Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-03-281h 03
Tech Won't Save UsWhat Elon Musk Won’t Tell You About Settling Mars w/ Zach WeinersmithParis Marx is joined by Zach Weinersmith to discuss why building space colonies will be much more difficult than the space billionaires want us to believe. Zach Weinersmith co-wrote A City On Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? with Kelly Weinersmith. He also makes the Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal comic.Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon.
2024-03-281h 03
Let's Learn Everything!58: Kelly & Zach Weinersmith, Mars Ecology, and Space CommunesWhat would a man-made ecosystem look like on mars? Just how complicated could it possibly be? And are the human and societal issues just as complicated? Science communicators and authors Zach and Dr. Kelly Weinersmith ask and answer all of these questions and more!Check out: A City on Mars!The Weinersmith's article on Frontier Mythology and SpaceThe Weinersmith's paper in the journal Space Policy on Space CommunesBeaWolfSaturday Morning Breakfast CerealTimestamps:(00:00:00) Intro(00:05:30) Mars Ecology(00:47:28) Space Communes(01:11:59) OutroSupport us with...
2024-03-141h 16
Why? with Emma KennedyCould we really live on Mars?Humanity has always been fascinated by the prospect of living on another planet – and our nearest neighbour is the prime candidate. Could we create livable space on Mars? What would we take with us? How would our lives be different? And how would human society change? As climate change and war make the question more urgent, we ask: Could humans really live on Mars? Anna Machin talks to Why?’s first husband-wife duo, A City on Mars authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, about life for the first Martian settlers. • “People talk about Mars as a backup for human...
2024-03-1427 min
Why? with Emma KennedyCould we really live on Mars?Humanity has always been fascinated by the prospect of living on another planet – and our nearest neighbour is the prime candidate. Could we create livable space on Mars? What would we take with us? How would our lives be different? And how would human society change? As climate change and war make the question more urgent, we ask: Could humans really live on Mars? Anna Machin talks to Why?’s first husband-wife duo, A City on Mars authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, about life for the first Martian settlers. • “People talk about Mars as a backup...
2024-03-1430 minCasual SpaceA City on Mars with Kelly and Zach WeinersmithCan we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? Kelly and Zach Weinersmith make their triumphant return to Casual Space sharing their new book, "A City on Mars." Beth asks Kelly and Zach to spill the beans about everything they've learned and extensively researched regarding space settlements. In doing their research Kelly attended numerous space conferences, while Zach spent numerous hours reading memoirs. Then they presented balanced serious content with humorous interjections, in perfect Weinersmith co-author style! This FUN conversation talks about the cultural differences in space history, wit...
2024-03-0751 min
Emerging FormEpisode 107: Kelly and Zach Weinersmith on How to Write a Debunking Book That's Upbeat and FunnyWhen Kelly and Zach Weinersmith proposed a book on colonizing Mars, they had no idea that halfway through their research they’d change their position. Their title says it all: A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? What happens when two people who eschew conflict find themselves in a position of dashing people’s dreams about space? In this light-hearted episode we talk about their research process, how they organized crazy amounts of information, their collaborative processes, negotiating critique with each other, how to make hard science more...
2024-03-0733 min
Reversing Climate Change317: Will Space Settlements Save Us from Climate Calamity?—w/ Zach & Kelly Weinersmith, authors of A City on MarsOff-world settlements are sometimes proposed as an insurance policy for Earthlings. Or as an escape for the super-rich. Is it actually either of those things? How should we be considering humanity's relationship to the cosmos and off-world civilization? And is the Overview Effect worth a damn?On today's episode of the Reversing Climate Change podcast, Nori carbon removal marketplace Cofounder Ross Kenyon is joined by Zach Weinersmith and Dr. Kelly Weinersmith, science educators and authors all. Zach is also the person behind the long-running internet comic SMBC (Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal). They are the authors of the...
2024-03-0753 min
FUTURES PodcastSpace Settlements on Mars w/ Kelly & Zach WeinersmithAuthors Kelly Weinersmith & Zach Weinersmith share their insights into the challenge of building settlements on Mars, how extended periods in extra-terrestrial environments would impact our body and mind, and how international space law needs to be updated if we are to become a multi-planetary species. Dr. Kelly Weinersmith received her PhD in Ecology at the University of California Davis, and is an adjunct faculty member in the BioSciences Department at Rice University. Kelly studies parasites that manipulate the behavior of their hosts, and her research has been featured in The Atlantic, National Geographic, BBC World, Science, and Nature...
2024-02-261h 00
Worker and ParasiteA City on Mars by Kelly and Zach WeinersmithIn this episode, Jerry and Stably discuss A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith. The hosts discuss the parallels between space settlement and other forms of human endeavor, emphasizing the mixture of curiosity, ambition, and practical considerations that drive humanity to venture into the unknown.The conversation touches on the metaphorical comparison of space exploration to buying a hot tub—an act that may be motivated by personal desire, perceived benefits, or simple enjoyment. However, the hosts emphasize the unique ex...
2024-02-1644 min
SETI Live"A City on Mars" with Kelly and Zach WeinersmithCritically acclaimed, bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith (Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal) set out to write the essential guide to a glorious future of space settlements, but after years of research, they aren't so sure it's a good idea. Space technologies and space business are progressing fast, but we lack the knowledge needed to have space kids, build space farms, and create space nations in a way that doesn't spark conflict back home. In a world hurtling toward human expansion into space, A City on Mars investigates whether the dream of new worlds won't create nightmares, both for settlers...
2024-01-3032 min
Read Beat (...and repeat)“A City on Mars” by Kelly and Zach WeinersmithRace into space? Not so fast, say Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, the husband-and-wife team whose book, A City on Mars, lays out some of the challenges that face space settlements on the Moon, Mars or wherever man (and woman) might be heading in the future.Space may look more promising with all the problems on Earth but while there may not be pollution on Mars, there are plenty of issues to face before relocating to space. Kelly’s a biologist while Zach’s an artist who provided the many cartoons and illustrations in the book. The two admi...
2024-01-2625 min
The Lawfare PodcastChatter: "A City on Mars," with Dr. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith Outer space is back in style. For the first time in decades, NASA is sending astronauts back to the moon. Millionaires are exiting the atmosphere on a regular basis. And Elon Musk says humans may land on Mars to set up settlements by 2030. But would mastering space be worth it?In their new book, “A City on Mars,” co-authors (and spouses) Dr. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith argue that it’s probably not. From biology to engineering to international law, they charmingly survey the many charms and dangers that space inevitably entails, with pictures to boot. For this w...
2024-01-251h 22
The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon EditionChatter: "A City on Mars," with Dr. Kelly and Zach WeinersmithOuter space is back in style. For the first time in decades, NASA is sending astronauts back to the moon. Millionaires are exiting the atmosphere on a regular basis. And Elon Musk says humans may land on Mars to set up settlements by 2030. But would mastering space be worth it?In their new book, “A City on Mars,” co-authors (and spouses) Dr. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith argue that it’s probably not. From biology to engineering to international law, they charmingly survey the many charms and dangers that space inevitably entails, with pictures to boot. For this w...
2024-01-251h 22
Chatter"A City on Mars," with Dr. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith Outer space is back in style. For the first time in decades, NASA is sending astronauts back to the moon. Millionaires are exiting the atmosphere on a regular basis. And Elon Musk says humans may land on Mars to set up settlements by 2030. But would mastering space be worth it?In their new book, “A City on Mars,” co-authors (and spouses) Dr. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith argue that it’s probably not. From biology to engineering to international law, they charmingly survey the many charms and dangers that space inevitably entails, with pictures to boot. For this w...
2024-01-251h 22
RiskgamingAstronauts all lie, but the biggest lie is that we will colonize Mars (Zach Weinersmith, Part 1 of 2)Colonizing Mars has gone from the speculative fiction section of the bookstore right into the halls of Congress. Entrepreneurs led by Elon Musk have made “Occupy Mars” a tagline, and companies the Earth over are exploring the logistics of settling humans across the Moon and Mars. But what’s the true viability of a Mars settlement plan? Do we have the technology and legal systems in place to make this one-time fiction a reality?
Popular cartoonist and author, Zach Weinersmith, wrote “A City On Mars” alongside his wife Kelly Weinersmith to explore that very question...
2024-01-2426 min
RiskgamingWhy a Mars settlement could never be a libertarian paradise (Zach Weinersmith, Part 2 of 2)The current drive for a Mars colony revolves around two central axes: one is a fear of existential risk and the other is a search for existentialism. On the former, philosophers and probabilists remain deeply concerned about humanity’s Achilles heel: that our entire existence depends on the sustenance of a single blue dot in the Milky Way. Humanity’s fate is fundamentally tied to this single rock, which gives little redundancy from an asteroid strike, nuclear winter, or pandemic.
At the same time, many entrepreneurs hear a rallying cry when they think about a Ma...
2024-01-2425 min
The Jordan Harbinger Show944: Zach Weinersmith | Out-of-This-World Hurdles to Colonizing MarsWhat hurdles must humanity face before it can inhabit the final frontier? A City on Mars co-author Zach Weinersmith is here to ground us with the facts.
What We Discuss with Zach Weinersmith:
How tethered to reality are Elon Musk's grand plans for the human colonization of Mars? Shouldn't we focus on ensuring the sustainability of our current world before investing in centuries-long efforts to squeeze life out of a dead planet?
With current technology, how well can human bodies be protected against prolonged exposure to radiation, extreme temperature fluctuation, and lesser gravity on the Red...
2024-01-231h 27
Fully Booked by Kirkus ReviewsBest Middle-Grade Books of 2023 with Zach WeinersmithOur Best Books of 2023 coverage continues on this special episode featuring Zach Weinersmith, author of Bea Wolf (First Second, March 21). This cheeky retelling of the first part of Beowulf, illustrated by Boulet, is one Kirkus’ Best Middle Grade Books of 2023. Then young readers’ editors Laura Simeon and Mahnaz Dar discuss their approach to collaborating on this year’s middle grade list.
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2023-12-0551 min
The Show About ScienceA City on Mars with Zach WeinersmithWhat it would really entail to conquer the relentless Martian elements, engineer a thriving, self-reliant biosphere, and craft life-preserving abodes within the alien realms of lava tubes?Zach Weinersmith is the cartoonist behind the popular webcomic, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. He, along with his partner in science, Kelly Weinersmith, have just published a new book entitled, 'A City on Mars', which explores the science behind settling the Red Planet.In this episode of The Show About Science, Zach and Nate delve into the monumental challenges of constructing a metropolis on the Mars.Learn mo...
2023-12-0126 min
Ramis Books LibraryA City on Mars | Book Summary*Watch Video Summary in Youtube* - https://youtu.be/Np8Bp3atebY
Authors - Kelly Weinersmith & Zach Weinersmith Publisher - Penguin Press *Buy Your Book* - https://amz.run/7Mqq
"A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?" is a book written and narrated by Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith The book, which is a #1 New Release in Comic Strips, humorously explores the challenges and considerations surrounding humanity's pursuit of settling in space. The authors, known for their bestselling book "So...
2023-11-2530 min
Factually! with Adam ConoverWhy You Don't Actually Want to Live on Mars with Dr. Kelly and Zach WeinersmithThe prospect of human life on Mars, once a science fiction fantasy, now seems increasingly plausible. But does actually warrant being anything other than a fantasy? This week, Adam speaks with Dr. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, authors of A City on Mars, to discuss the practicalities of becoming a space-faring species, the challenges that lie ahead, and whether it's even a good idea to begin with. Find Zach and Kelly's book at factuallypod.com/booksSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/
2023-11-151h 02
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and IdeasKelly and Zach Weinersmith on Building Cities on the Moon and MarsThere is an undeniable romance in the idea of traveling to, and even living in, outer space. In recent years, a pragmatic justification has become increasingly popular: the Earth is vulnerable to threats both natural and human-made, and it seems only prudent to spread life to other locations in case a disaster befalls our home planet. But how realistic is such a grand ambition? The wife-and-husband team of Kelly and Zack Weinersmith have tackled this question from a dizzying number of angles, from aeronautics and biology to law and psychology. The result is their new book, A City on M...
2023-11-131h 24
Sean Carroll's Mindscape256 | Kelly and Zach Weinersmith on Building Cities on the Moon and MarsThere is an undeniable romance in the idea of traveling to, and even living in, outer space. In recent years, a pragmatic justification has become increasingly popular: the Earth is vulnerable to threats both natural and human-made, and it seems only prudent to spread life to other locations in case a disaster befalls our home planet. But how realistic is such a grand ambition? The wife-and-husband team of Kelly and Zack Weinersmith have tackled this question from a dizzying number of angles, from aeronautics and biology to law and psychology. The result is their new book, A City on Mars: C...
2023-11-131h 24
The Numlock PodcastNumlock Sunday: Zach Weinersmith talks A City on MarsAustin, Texas, readers, I’m at the Texas Book Festival today. Come on by and say hey at my panel (11:15 at the Capitol) and signing (in the signing tent, after)!By Walt HickeyWelcome to the Numlock Sunday edition.This week, I spoke to Zach Weinersmith, who with his wife Kelly Weinersmith wrote the brand new book A City On Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?, which is out this week. I loved this book. I’ve been looking forward to it f...
2023-11-1230 min
The Climate PodOuter Space Won't Save You From Climate Change (w/ Zach Weinersmith)Wouldn't it be nice if we could just escape to space? Just go live on Mars and leave all our Earthly problem behind. Despite the enthusiasm for space settlement, a lot of very big questions need to be answered before we can consider leaving this planet behind. And a lot of these questions, according to authors Dr. Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith, aren't really turning up good answers. The Weinersmiths are the best-selling husband and wife writing team that have a new book out, A CITY ON MARS: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we...
2023-11-081h 07
Enjoy Offering of Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, EducationCity on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? - Kelly WeinersmithListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?Author: Kelly WeinersmithNarrator: Brittany Pressley, Kelly Weinersmith, Zach WeinersmithFormat: UnabridgedLength: 11:19:53Language: EnglishRelease date: 11-07-2023Publisher: Penguin AudioGenres: Politics, Science & Technology, Astronomy & Physics, Public Policy, General ComedySummary:* THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Scientific American’s #1 Book for 2023
* A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * A Times Best Sci...
2023-11-0711h 19
Full Trial Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsA City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? by Zach Weinersmith, Kelly WeinersmithPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/671576 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? Author: Zach Weinersmith, Kelly Weinersmith Narrator: Kelly Weinersmith, Zach Weinersmith, Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 19 minutes Release date: November 7, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: * THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Scientific American’s #1 Book for 2023 * A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * A Times Best Science and Environment Book of 2023 * “Helpfully pulls back the c...
2023-11-0710 min
The Protagonist PodcastBea Wolf and friends in Bea Wolf (comic 2023)
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First-time guest Zach Weinersmith joins Joe to talk about the graphic novel Bea Wolf. Written by Zach Weinersmith with art by Boulet, the story is a middle-grade retelling of the epic poem Beowulf. There are adorable child protagonists, an evil adult named Mr. Grindle, and prose that begs to be read-aloud.
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2023-11-061h 06
EconTalkZach Weinersmith on Space Settlement and A City on MarsLoss of taste for most foods, vision problems, loss of muscle mass and bone density. In light of these and the many unpleasant our outright dangerous effects of space travel on human physiology, science writer and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith wonders: When it comes to the dream of space expansion, what exactly do we hope to gain? Listen as he and EconTalk's Russ Roberts discuss his new book (co-authored with Kelly Weinersmith) A City on Mars, which offers a hard-nosed yet humorous look at the sobering and lesser-discussed challenges involved in building space settlements. Topics include the particular problems posed b...
2023-11-061h 03
ACTUABD - bande dessinée, manga, comics, webtoons, livres, BDLe 48/64 EP. 14 : Comme un frisson, Béa Wolf et La Flèche ardenteVous aussi vous avez toujours rêvé d'en apprendre plus sur la vie cachée du maître du Multibulles ? Il se pourrait que quelques réponses soient présentes dans ce nouvel épisode du 48/64. Mais attention, quelques seulement...
Sinon, pour tous ceux que la presse people révulse, vous pourrez aussi y écouter la nouvelle chronique de l'exploratrice des abysses dessinés où il est question de la réédition du premier livre d'Aniss El Hamouri par les éditions 6 pieds sous terre : Comme un frisson.
Laissez-vous ensuite guider aux marges de notre univers dans un nouveau Mul...
2023-04-171h 01
Era Of GeekZach Weinersmith on Bea WolfIn this episode, we hear from cartoonist, writer and do-er of many things, Zach Weinersmith.Zach gives us an insight into his latest creation, Bea Wolf, a graphic novel retelling of Beowulf. Zach shares some of the thought processes behind the project and how it came into creation.We explore the ideas behind some of his other works, including a sneak peek at an upcoming project.And as is traditional, we take a look back into his past, where do his geek culture roots lay and how did he become the successful cartoonist we know...
2023-03-231h 07
Comics In MotionIndie Comics Spotlight: Creator Corner: Bea WolfTony and Ada were honored to get an ARC of this brilliant book late last year. They had the privilege of meeting up with the writer Zach Weinersmith.
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A modern middle-grade graphic novel retelling of Beowulf, featuring a gang of troublemaking kids who must defend their tree house from a fun-hating adult who can instantly turn children into grown-ups.
Listen! Hear a tale of mallow-munchers and warriors who answer candy’s clarion call!
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2023-03-231h 05EconTalkZach Weinersmith on Beowulf and Bea WolfTolkien read it as a tale about mortality. The poet David Whyte said it was a metaphor for the psychological demons deep in our minds. And that, insists the cartoonist and writer Zach Weinersmith, is precisely Beowulf's appeal: Its richness opens the door to endless interpretation. Listen as the author of Bea Wolf, a graphic novel for children based on the Old English poem, speaks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about poetry in general, Beowulf in particular, whether we should require students to memorize poems, and the value of stories for children even without a moral lesson.
2023-03-131h 03
The FantomCastWelcome to the Fantom Cast! - Bitter Root and Open BordersFANTOM HAS A PODCAST! Leah & Raven tackle their backlog of books and give their first Book Reports. In this episode, Raven tackles anti-black racism, Black excellence, and representation in Sci-Fi/Fantasy narratives in BITTER ROOT by David Walker, Chuck Brown, & Sanford Greene from Image Comics. Leah takes on an interesting argument in the form of a dense nonfiction graphic novel in OPEN BORDERS by Bryan Kaplan & Zach Weinersmith from :01 First Second. Find these titles and more at fantomcomics.com! For any further information about stock and product, please contact FantomHQ@fantomcomics.comTalk to us! S...
2021-02-171h 16
Sped up Rationally SpeakingRationally Speaking #102 - Zach Weinersmith on His "SMBC" WebcomicThis episode features special guest Zach Weinersmith, author of "Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal," a popular webcomic about philosophy and science. Zach clarifies his position in the ongoing "philosophy vs. science" fight, poses a question to Julia and Massimo about the ethics of offensive jokes, and discusses BAHFest, his "Bad Ad Hoc Hypotheses" conference lampooning evolutionary psychology and his movie "Starpocalype." Somehow along the way, the three take a detour into discussing an unusual sexual act.
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2021-01-0247 min
Free ThoughtsThe Case for Open Borders (with Bryan Caplan & Zach Weinersmith)Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith join the show today to talk about their non-ficton graphic novel; Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration.American policy-makers have long been locked in a heated battle over whether, how many, and what kind of immigrants to allow to live and work in the country. Those in favor of welcoming more immigrants often cite humanitarian reasons, while those in favor of more restrictive laws argue the need to protect native citizens.Why is immigration a horrible injustice that no one seems to be talking about? Why do we...
2019-11-2955 min
The Economics DetectiveOpen Borders with Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith
Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith both return to the podcast to discuss their new, non-fiction graphic novel, Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration. (more…)
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2019-11-1100 minPodcast – The Economics DetectiveOpen Borders with Bryan Caplan and Zach WeinersmithBryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith both return to the podcast to discuss their new, non-fiction graphic novel, Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration. American policy-makers have long been locked in a heated battle over whether, how many, and what kind of immigrants to allow to live and work in the country. Those in … Continue reading Open Borders with Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith →
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2019-11-1100 min
Economics Detective RadioOpen Borders with Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith both return to the podcast to discuss their new, non-fiction graphic novel, Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration. American policy-makers have long been locked in a heated battle over whether, how many, and what kind of immigrants to allow to live and work in the country. Those in favor of welcoming more immigrants often cite humanitarian reasons, while those in favor of more restrictive laws argue the need to protect native citizens. But economist Bryan Caplan adds a new, compelling perspective to the immigration debate: He argues that...
2019-11-1157 min
The New Liberal PodcastOpen Borders ft. Bryan Caplan & Zach WeinersmithEconomist Bryan Caplan and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith join the show to discuss their new book Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration. We discuss the economic arguments for and against open borders, various ethical views on open borders, and why graphic novels are an effective way to communicate ideas. If you enjoy the podcast please rate and subscribe, and consider supporting us at Patreon.com/neoliberalproject. Patrons get access to exclusive bonus episodes, our sticker-of-the-month club and community Slack. Become a supporter today! Follow us at: https://twitter.com/ne0liberal https://www.instagram.com/realneoliberal/ Facebook
2019-11-1155 min
Cato Event PodcastOpen Borders: The Science and Ethics of ImmigrationIn their new graphic nonfiction book Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration, authors Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith turn the heated public debate over immigration on its head by proposing a radical and controversial solution: open borders. Caplan argues that opening all borders would practically eliminate absolute poverty worldwide and usher in a booming worldwide economy―greatly benefiting all of humanity, including Americans. With a clear and conversational tone, exhaustive research, and vibrant illustrations by Zach Weinersmith of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal fame, Open Borders makes the case for unrestricted immigration in a new format sure to spark li...
2019-11-0400 minCasual SpaceSoonish with Kelly and Zach WeinersmithBeth, Kelly and Zach have way too much fun geeking out about: Whether or not we would put an Elon Musk- invented NeuroLink implant in our brains… How Kelly and Zach had to really focus on only 10 technologies for their book, "Soonish" Kelly's extreme fear of being bored and her many career achievements from bugs to asteroids…and how she keeps parasites in her ice cubes in her kitchen freezer sometimes (not really). Asteroid mining and the future of accessing raw materials while we're traveling in space How Zach captures his cleverness all in one (single-panel) cartoon
2019-09-191h 05
Physical AttractionAnnouncing 100th Episode "What Is Physics" Competition, with FABULOUS PRIZESPhysical Attraction: 100th Episode Competition Physical Attraction is the podcast focused on physics, science and technology – and we're about to reach a very big milestone when our 100th episode releases later on this year. To celebrate, we're hosting a special competition with FABULOUS PRIZES. To enter, you need to send us your answer to the question "What is physics?", either in written form, or (even better) recorded by you on some suitable equipment. Ideally, entries will be more than a few sentences long and no longer than 1000 words / ten minutes spoken audio, although exceptions...
2019-02-0504 min
Comic LabSpecial guest Zach WeinersmithWebcomic veterans Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar welcome webcomics star Zach Weinersmith of SMBC, cerator of BAHfest, and author of several books including Soonish. They discuss how to know when a comic is "done" — and when it it overworked. Zach talks about having a font designed to mimic his hand-lettering — and why it was worth the expense. Then, the folks discuss when it's time to quit one's day job to do cartooning full time — and that there's no shame in having one in the first place .
BUT FIRST: Dave puzzles over the inherent bizarreness of the Smurfs.
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2018-07-051h 09
Ri Science PodcastTechnologies That Will Improve and/or Ruin Everything – With Kelly and Zach WeinersmithWhat will the world of tomorrow be like? Kelly and Zach Weinersmith give us a snapshot of the transformative technologies that are coming soon(ish), from space elevators to origami robots, and explain how they will change our world in astonishing ways — maybe for the better, maybe for the worse.Kelly Weinersmith is a Huxley Fellow at Rice University in the BioSciences Department. She studies how host behaviour influences risk of infection with parasites and cohosts Science... Sort Of, one of the top 20 natural science podcasts.Zach Weinersmith is the cartoonist behind the popular geek webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Ce...
2018-04-301h 28
Book ShamblesKelly and Zach WeinersmithThe final Author Extra we recorded at BAHFest, Robin chats to Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, authors of the graphic novel Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything. They chat about reusable rockets, why Google Glass failed, augmented reality, medical breakthroughs and lots more! Support the show at patreon.com/bookshambles
2018-04-2236 min
The Innovation ShowSoonish Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin EverythingSpace Elevators, Asteroid Mining, Buckets of programmable matter, à la carte physical features and printable houses. We are joined by authors of 'Soonish', Dr Kelly and Zach Weinersmith. Dr Kelly Weinersmith works in the BioSciences department at Rice University, and is the co-host of Science . . . Sort Of, a top-rated science podcast. Her research has been featured in the Atlantic, National Geographic and BBC World. Zach Weinersmith is the creator of the popular webcomic, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. His work has also been featured in a variety of publications, including the Economist, the Wall Street Journal, S...
2018-04-2137 minThe Economics DetectiveEmerging Technologies with Zach and Kelly Weinersmith
This episode of the podcast features two guests, Zach and Kelly Weinersmith. Zach is the author of SMBC Comics, a popular webcomic that sometimes deals with advanced concepts in science, philosophy, economics, and other fields. Kelly is a professor in the Biosciences department of Rice University. Together they co-authored Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything.
To quote the book’s description,
In this smart and funny book, celebrated cartoonist Zach Weinersmith and noted researcher Dr. Kelly Weinersmith give us a snapshot of what’s coming next–from robot swarms t...
2018-01-1200 minPodcast – The Economics DetectiveEmerging Technologies with Zach and Kelly WeinersmithThis episode of the podcast features two guests, Zach and Kelly Weinersmith. Zach is the author of SMBC Comics, a popular webcomic that sometimes deals with advanced concepts in science, philosophy, economics, and other fields. Kelly is a professor in the Biosciences department of Rice University. Together they co-authored Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve … Continue reading Emerging Technologies with Zach and Kelly Weinersmith →
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2018-01-1200 minEconomics Detective RadioEmerging Technologies with Zach and Kelly Weinersmith This episode of the podcast features two guests, Zach and Kelly Weinersmith. Zach is the author of SMBC Comics, a popular webcomic that sometimes deals with advanced concepts in science, philosophy, economics, and other fields. Kelly is a professor in the Biosciences department of Rice University. Together they co-authored Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything. To quote the book's description, In this smart and funny book, celebrated cartoonist Zach Weinersmith and noted researcher Dr. Kelly Weinersmith give us a snapshot of what's coming next--from robot swarms to nuclear fusion powered-toasters. By weaving...
2018-01-1255 minEconTalkKelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith on SoonishEcologist Kelly Weinersmith and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith--creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal--talk with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about their new book, Soonish--a look at cutting-edge and not-quite cutting edge technologies. The Weinersmiths speculate about everything from asteroid mining to robotic house construction to the nasal cycle and how the human body and medicine might be transformed in the future. They discuss the likelihood of some really crazy stuff coming along and changing our lives as well as the possible downsides of innovation.
2018-01-011h 10
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceHow Award-Winning Cartoonist & Bestselling Author Zach Weinersmith Writes: Part Two In Part Two of this file, the celebrated cartoonist, writer, and co-author of the instant New York Times bestselling non-fiction book Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything, Zach Weinersmith, took a break to rap with me about writing a research-intensive book with his wife, the difference between nerds and geeks, and how he draws inspiration for his many creative projects. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! Za...
2017-12-1927 min
SoonishA Space Shuttle Isn't Cool. You Know What's Cool? A Space Elevator (Soonish on Soonish)Episode 2.05 of Soonish, the podcast, is all about Soonish, the book! Host Wade Roush interviews Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, the husband-and-wife team behind the new book Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything. Kelly Weinersmith is a parasitologist at Rice University and co-host of the podcast Science…Sort of, and Zach Weinersmith is the creator of the wildly popular Web comic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. Their book is a funny, fast-paced, loving-but-skeptical look at coming engineering advances that could transform domains like space travel, robotics, and medicine. The episode also features a story about Space Shut...
2017-12-1555 min
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceHow Award-Winning Cartoonist & Bestselling Author Zach Weinersmith Writes: Part One Celebrated cartoonist, writer, and co-author of the instant New York Times bestselling non-fiction book Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything, Zach Weinersmith, took a break to rap with me about writing a research-intensive book with his wife, the difference between nerds and geeks, and how he draws inspiration for his many creative projects. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! Zach is best known for his popular we...
2017-12-1224 minPhysical AttractionZach Weinersmith on Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That Will Improve and/or Ruin EverythingWe have a special guest on the show today: I'm excited, are you excited? It's Zach Weinersmith. Zach is the creator of the webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, which I'm sure many of you love and enjoy. He created the Bad Ad-Hoc Hypotheses festival where people give ludicrous solutions to genuine scientific problems. And with his amazing wife Kelly Weinersmith, hosted a podcast, the Weekly Weinersmith, and wrote a book – Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies that Will Improve and/or Ruin Everything. This book deals with the future of space travel, programmable matter, nuclear fusion, all kinds of emerging technologies, wr...
2017-12-081h 19
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceHow Noted Scientist & Bestselling Author of ‘Soonish’ Dr. Kelly Weinersmith Writes The noted research scientist, top 20 podcast host, and co-author of the instant New York Times bestselling book Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything, Dr. Kelly Weinersmith, took a timeout from her book tour to talk with me about the importance of good writing in the sciences, what it’s like to write a book with your husband, and finding time to be a writer and a mom. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start gett...
2017-11-0742 min
Flash ForwardEasy Bake OrgansThis episode we take on a future full of bioprinted replacement organs. You asked for more hopeful futures, this is about as hopeful as they get! We start by hearing a bit about what the current organ donation market is like from Christine Gentry, who donated a kidney to a stranger. Then we talk to Dr. Anthony Atala, the Director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine and of the world’s leading regenerative medicine specialists. Dr. Atala has implanted organs grown from the cells of patients themselves in clinical trials. Then Kelly and Zach W...
2017-10-3132 min
Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa MariaParasites w/ Kelly WeinersmithCara chats with Dr. Kelly Weinersmith, co-author of "Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything." They talk about her work as a biologist and ecologist, focusing on parasitic agents that manipulate host behavior. Then the conversation shifts to her new book (co-written with her husband, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal comic creator Zach Weinersmith). You should read it. It's really good.
2017-10-311h 25
PW RadioZach Weinersmith on Soonish | Influential Books by Women - PW Radio Show 248Author and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith discusses his new book with Kelly Weinersmith, ‘Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything.’
Then, Publishers Weekly editorial director Jim Milliot explores the Women's National Book Association's lists of influential books by American women.
2017-10-2047 min
PW InsiderPW Radio 248: Zach Weinersmith and Influential Books by American WomenAuthor and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith discusses his new book with Kelly Weinersmith, ‘Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything.’ PW editorial director Jim Milliot explores the Women's National Book Association's lists of influential books by American women.
2017-10-2047 min
Rationally Speaking PodcastRationally Speaking #195 - Zach Weinersmith on "Emerging technologies that'll improve and/or ruin everything"This episode features Zach Weinersmith, creator of the philosophical webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, and the co-author (with his wife Kelly Weinersmith) of the new book Soonish: 10 Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything. Julia and Zach talk about which new technology is the most likely to happen, which would be most transformative, and which would pose the most risk to the world. Also, has our society become too risk-averse? And what are the main bottlenecks to technological development?
2017-10-1550 min
The Wallet InspectorsCASE 0002: Zach WeinersmithZach Weinersmith is an American cartoonist, author, and entrepreneur, best known for the hugely successful webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. Check out his new book:Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
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2017-08-3115 min
Mecenas FM153: Evento vegano y cómicsBuenos días a todos y bienvenidos a una nueva entrega de Mecenas FM, el podcast en el que hablamos de crowdfunding. Hoy hablamos de noticias y campañas interesantes sobre una feria vegana en Madrid y un creador de cómics en Patreon.
Empezamos con tres noticias interesantes. En primer lugar sobre el videojuego Ancient Cities con campaña en Kickstarter. En segundo lugar celebramos el éxito de Capital Cell con más de 4 millones recaudados. Y para acabar repasamos las claves del crowdfunding inmobiliario. También resolvemos la duda de José que nos pregunta sobre el IVA en las imp...
2017-07-2929 minMecenas FM124: Juguetes y librosBuenos días a todos y bienvenidos a una nueva entrega de Mecenas FM, el podcast en el que hablamos de crowdfunding. Hoy hablamos de noticias interesantes y dos campañas increíbles sobre juegos para niños y sobre libros. Y además resolvemos una duda de oyente.
Empezamos con dos noticias interesantes. La primera es una noticia que alerta sobre la posibilidad de que exista blanqueo de capitales a través de crowdfunding. La segunda, del diario El País, destaca el gran éxito de la campaña de COCORO en Verkami, unas bragas que absorben la regla. Y como s...
2016-12-0332 min
What Should We DrawEpisode 32: Sleight of Ham (w/ Zach Weinersmith)If you’re listening to this episode of the podcast and your name is Justin Pierre James Trudeau. FUCK YOU. Put on a goddamn shirt and come fight us this instant. If you’re name ISN’T Justin Pierre James Trudeau, welcome! Today on What Should We Draw, Nathan and Caldwell are joined by cartoonist and BAH Fest founder Zach Weinersmith for a unusually intelligent conversation about DMV Cheat codes, the secret lives of koalas, and an in-depth strategy guide for making mermaids a reality. Best bring a towel, cause this episode gets both wet AND wild.
Seriously though...
2016-10-1234 min
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 1 - Zach Weinersmith, Cartoonist at Saturday Morning Breakfast CerealYou know Zach Weinersmith from his brilliant and hilarious webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. In our debut episode, we talk to Zach about where he draws his inspiration from, why there's so much interest in his Kickstarter projects, and why on earth he learns math for fun.
You can check out Zach's latest book, Augie and the Green Knight: A Children's Adventure Book, right here.
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2014-12-0728 min
Inquiring Minds40 Zach Weinersmith - Baby Catapulting and Other Great Terrible HypothesesThere's nothing quite as satisfying as a really good joke. Someone has made a clever new connection between two mundane things that we've all encountered—and suddenly we have a lovely "aha" moment. We find it funny.That sense of revelation accompanying a good joke or comic is very similar to what many scientists experience when they finally figure out a great explanation for some kind of previously unknown phenomenon. But don't take it from us. Take it from the scientifically-trained author and illustrator Zach Weinersmith (née Weiner), creator of the popular webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal (SMB...
2014-06-2757 min