The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
Robert A. Heinlein · first published 1965
Mentioned 6 time(s) by 5 guest(s): 1 recommends.
Elon Musk on Dwarkesh Podcast (2026-02-05): mention
“…Well, actually, there is a Heinlein book. The Moon is a Harsh Mistress.…”
Elon Musk — "In 36 months, the cheapest place to put AI will be space”
John Collison on Dwarkesh Podcast (2026-02-05): recommend
“…That book is a hoot. I found that book much better than his other one that everyone reads…”
Elon Musk — "In 36 months, the cheapest place to put AI will be space”
Zach Weinersmith on 80,000 Hours Podcast (2024-05-14): mention
“…In that Heinlein novel The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, they fling rocks at Earth…”
Zach Weinersmith on how researching his book turned him from a space optimist into a “space bastard”
Zach Weinersmith on 80,000 Hours Podcast (2024-05-14): mention
“…So The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, which is a kind of goofy Heinlein novel…”
Zach Weinersmith on how researching his book turned him from a space optimist into a “space bastard”
Reid Hoffman on Conversations with Tyler (2020-01-15): mention
“…thinking about Heinlein, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress and also Stranger in a Strange Land…”
Reid Hoffman on Systems, Levers, and Quixotic Quests (Ep. 85)
Asness on Conversations with Tyler (2015-11-18): mention
“…I could have gone with, The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress.…”