Episode · Timcast IRL · 2021-02-09
Books mentioned on Timcast IRL #219 - Navy Patents "UFO" Fusion Energy And Reality Bending Tech w/AlienScientist
Tim, Ian, Luke, and Lydia sit down with the Alien Scientist Jeremy Rys to discuss the recent patent on alien fusion technology, Bob Lazar's story (is it real?), how ideology overruns the search for truth and becomes a religion, and the General Motors streetcar conspiracy.
Jeremy Rys recommended Cosmos by Carl Sagan, and discussed Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard P. Feynman. Luke Rudkowski discussed The men who stare at goats by Jon Ronson. Tim Pool discussed Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!
Surely You're Joking, Mr.
Discussed“i think i read a book by richard feynman called uh surely you're joking mr fineman and mr feynman”
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The men who stare at goats
The Men Who Goats by Jon Ronson is a non-fiction investigation into the United States military's bizarre historical experiments with psychic powers, paranormal research, and psychological operations.
Discussed“i'll mention there's a funny scene in the in the movie the men who stare at goats so luke mentioned the men who stare at goats”
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Atlas Shrugged
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand is a sweeping philosophical novel that champions objectivism, laissez-faire capitalism, and individual achievement while depicting a dystopian society collapsing under the weight of excessive government controls.
Discussed“do we need like a atlas shrug type scenario where all the wealthy industrialists flee to a secret location to be free from the oppressive government”
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Cosmos
Cosmos by Carl Sagan is a popular science book that explores the universe, astronomy, and the interconnectedness of all life and matter through scientific inquiry.
Recommended“carl sagan is good a book on this the cosmos if you ever read cosmos by carl sagan”
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