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Ep.13 – Papa Went Out For Aliens, Never Came Back
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Episode 13: Papa Went Out For Aliens, Never Came Back
Brad Pitt is James "Space Monkey" Bond
Nothing like a timely movie discussion, but at least we made it in under a year since the movie was out! We discuss Ad Astra, the recent movie with Brad Pitt and his space dad, Tommy Lee Jones. Lots of space in this movie dear listeners: space action, space psychology, space family drama, space monkeys! Also, moon pirates. It is most certainly not all fun and games, as the movie explores what it means to dedicate yourself to science, the exploration of other life, and the role of family. While the movie is quiet and contemplative, we'll make up for it with our yapping. Skip to about 7 or 8 minutes in to avoid overall plot spoilers, though we still discuss parts of the plot throughout.
Correction: we were a bit optimistic of the ethics in science, but alas primates are still used in research. Some laws to reduce experimental usage are progressing and great apes are banned in many countries, but not the US.
Links:
Ad Astra on Wikipedia and on IMDb
To find out about the largest effort to find extraterrestrial life, see the SETI Institute
We referenced an SMBC comic about maximizing happiness (and if you want to go down the Wikipedia hole)
Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-400845 for 40% off for 4 months, and support The Tangent Space Podcast.
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Manage episode 262373171 series 2343524
Episode 13: Papa Went Out For Aliens, Never Came Back
Brad Pitt is James "Space Monkey" Bond
Nothing like a timely movie discussion, but at least we made it in under a year since the movie was out! We discuss Ad Astra, the recent movie with Brad Pitt and his space dad, Tommy Lee Jones. Lots of space in this movie dear listeners: space action, space psychology, space family drama, space monkeys! Also, moon pirates. It is most certainly not all fun and games, as the movie explores what it means to dedicate yourself to science, the exploration of other life, and the role of family. While the movie is quiet and contemplative, we'll make up for it with our yapping. Skip to about 7 or 8 minutes in to avoid overall plot spoilers, though we still discuss parts of the plot throughout.
Correction: we were a bit optimistic of the ethics in science, but alas primates are still used in research. Some laws to reduce experimental usage are progressing and great apes are banned in many countries, but not the US.
Links:
Ad Astra on Wikipedia and on IMDb
To find out about the largest effort to find extraterrestrial life, see the SETI Institute
We referenced an SMBC comic about maximizing happiness (and if you want to go down the Wikipedia hole)
Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-400845 for 40% off for 4 months, and support The Tangent Space Podcast.
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