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Artemis Quote by Andy Weir

“By the way, we also hate it when people . . . call Artemis "the city in space." We're not in space; we're on the moon. I'm mean, technically, we're in space, but so is London.” quote by Andy Weir
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““By the way, we also hate it when people . . . call Artemis "the city in space." We're not in space; we're on the moon. I'm mean, technically, we're in space, but so is London.””

Andy Weir

About This Quote

Source Novel: Artemis, 2017

People mistakenly call Artemis “the city in space”; it’s actually on the moon, though technically in space.

In simple terms: Artemis is a lunar city, not a space city.

Key Takeaway

Clarify misconceptions with accurate details.

Themes

misconception space moon

Mood

amused educational

Type

fiction informative

When to use this quote

  • education
  • public speaking
  • travel
  • media reporting

Key Concepts

Science fiction world‑building geography

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do people mislabel places?
  • How can precise language improve understanding?
A Different Perspective

Technicalities can confuse audiences.

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