# 166. 2001: A Space Odyssey (w/ Matthias Michel)

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Podcast: [Cows in the field](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cows-in-the-field-922257)
Published: 2026-05-22T04:00:23+00:00
Episode link: https://www.cowspod.com
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Duration seconds: 6609

## Resource

Journey with us and Matthias Michel (Philosophy, MIT) beyond the infinite! We discuss humanity's place in the universe, questions vs. mysteries, technology, space food, space toilets, transcendence, isolation, space, HAL9000, monoliths, chess... and what makes this movie so special. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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