42 years after its inception, many still consider the absurd humor of Douglas Adams’ "Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy" to be among the greatest philosophical works available on our planet. *raises hand*

Why are fans so obsessed with reviving this story… and the number 42? And, how did it inform Elon Musk’s design philosophy?

We answer those questions in this tribute to our comedy science fiction series on its 42nd anniversary.

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Featured in this episode:

MaryLiz Bender & Ryan Chylinski: Consider the Cosmos Hosts

Mat Kaplan: Planetary Radio Host

Douglas Adams: “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” Author

Elon Musk: SpaceX Founder and Lead Engineer

Actors of Unusual Size (AOUS): Romana Bereneth, Alan Canon, Dana Hope, Brent Rose, Christopher Smith, Bob Watters

Tim Dodd: The Everyday Astronaut

A very special thanks to Mat Kaplan, Tim Dodd, Alan Canon, and Amy Thompson for making this episode possible.

Musical Feature:

"Trees" by Twin Limb from the album: In the Warm Light, As a Ghost