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I went to see Project Hail Mary. What did I learn? (opens the original)
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Went to see Project Hail Mary. I had to. I mean: aliens, extrasolar planets, saving humanity. That is my entire bingo card.There is a lot in the movie about humans, like flawed heroes, problem-solving through cooperation, friendship, and an overall optimistic view of technology and our species. Cynical me kept drafting alternative versions. The life form brought in to solve the problem backfires and we get a Jurassic Park situation, or an Alien one, depending on the budget. Or Congress cancels P
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