Andy Weir's *Project Hail Mary* may be science fiction, but some of the technology and ideas behind it are starting to look a lot more familiar than we'd like to admit.

This week, Will and Trent dive into the ways artificial intelligence, automation, scientific breakthroughs, and our increasingly connected world are beginning to resemble concepts once reserved for science fiction. Are we closer to *Project Hail Mary* than we realize, or are we just seeing what we want to see?

Along the way, they discuss the upcoming film adaptation, the challenges of predicting future technology, and why some of the most unbelievable ideas in science fiction have a habit of becoming reality.

Also this week:

The latest developments in AI and emerging technology
How science fiction shapes innovation
The growing relationship between humans and intelligent machines
What *Project Hail Mary* gets right about problem solving and collaboration
The geeky tangents you've come to expect from NetHeads

Patreon Supporter of the Week: Mark Lamb

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