The book this episode covers
How (and Why) SpaceX Will Colonize Mars
Tim Urban · Reading rank 315
The host praises Tim Urban’s explanatory style, saying he builds from fundamentals and guides readers gradually through the subject.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise
Books David recommends along the way
Elon Musk
Ashlee Vance · Reading rank 34 · in 9 other episodes
David praises Vance’s biography while returning to its account of Musk and SpaceX.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise · Founder theme
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