Elon Musk The Prophet of the Star Ark
Why Becoming A Multiplanetary Species Is A Divine Obligation
ASIN B0FCD1YQ23
This is the fourth volume I have read by Simone, and I have picked up 8 others, almost all his fiction that is available in English. After reading The Baptism of Lucid: A Sacrament in the Red Silence of Mars I became fascinated with Simone’s works and wanted to dig deep. At the time of reading that first one, this was listed as the second in the Astrodiesm series. But he has since been reworking how his books connect and the series break downs. Currently it is not linked to any others. Before reading that first one the author had reached out asking for a review of a different volume, one of his non-fiction offerings. But some of these fiction titles really grabbed my attention. It is hard to categorize this volume. Some would claim it is Science fiction, some philosophy; some would go so far and state it is theology. On Amazon it is listed as Political Science, Social Science, and Religion & Spirituality.
The description of this volume states:
“Elon Musk does not just pray: he is building, brick by brick, a refuge for humanity — the bridge that links the present to the future and the escape from the cracks that threaten our history.”
About the author we are informed:
“Simone Nespolo is the author of practical guides focused on artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and automation for small and medium-sized businesses. He holds a degree in Economics and has developed solid experience in professional training, customer service, and the creation of strategic, results-driven content.
Occasionally, he devotes time to writing fantasy short stories and to analyzing contemporary geopolitics, approached with a critical and accessible perspective.”
I was unaware of the brevity of this volume when I purchased it. It is listed as 10 pages, but it packs a lot to think about. I highlighted a few passages in this work, some of them are:
“This is a work of theological and philosophical speculation, protected by freedom of expression and the right to freedom of the press. Elon Musk is portrayed solely as an entrepreneur of extraordinary foresight whose technological vision, according to one literary interpretation, may fit into a larger providential design. At no point does Musk present himself as a sacred figure or a prophet, and all biblical quotations are purely symbolic and not intended to be predictive or doctrinal.”
“This is where Elon Musk comes in: not as a prophet inscribed in the sacred pages, but as a visionary engineer designing a modern ark in the form of the Starship. This project will carry not just tons of metal, but also the dream and the need to make humanity a multiplanetary species capable of surviving the most extreme challenges and writing a new chapter in its cosmic adventure.”
“Musk presents himself as a saviour without making any divine claims: he eschews the rhetoric of ostentatious power, referring to himself instead as an 'architect of possibility'. The setbacks and failures of the initial launches mirror the trials of Job (Job 1:21), teaching us that every defeat can be a seed of rebirth. On this visionary journey, every mistake is a lesson and every criticism an incentive to improve.”
“Mars, with its absolute silence and red expanses, appears as an inhospitable desert today, but it may be transformed into a garden of life tomorrow.”
“New laws, cultures and alliances will emerge from the Martian domes, forming a true interplanetary Sinai. 'The desert shall blossom and rejoice...' promises Isaiah 35:1-2, and it is through this wondrous transformation that the Starship will become the bridge between our past and our future.”
This is another volume by Nespolo that really got me thinking. It was very easy to read and every engaging. I have a hard time categorizing it.
The sections in this volume are:
Disclaimer:
Prologue: The Last Lesson of the Giants
Vision I: Looming Threats
Vision II: The Steel Ark
Vision III: The Unexpected Servant
Vision IV: The Desert That Will Bloom
Epilogue: The Lyric of Star Seeds
What is Astrodeism?
This was an intriguing piece. It was a great read but I wish it was longer. These same themes could be explored in a novel and have much greater depth. If you are willing to take the risk on it, I am certain it will inspire some questions. An interesting read!
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2026 Catholic Reading Plan!
Books by Simone Nespolo:
A Collection of Three Film Plots
Ancient Maps for New Journeys
Local autonomy: The Natural Antidote to Fascism and Communism
Praying for Money
The Imperial Revival and Japan’s Demographic Crisis
The Necessary Schism of the American Catholic Church
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Books of Guided Prompts:
10 Prompts to Sell with ChatGPT
15 AI Prompts for Small and Medium Enterprises
20 AI Prompts Ready for eBook Writers
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Fiction:
Doge – Martian Colonial Ship
The Garden of Ashes
The Last Venetian Painter
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Dark Futures Series:
Selfie
Whales
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Catholic Science Fiction Series:
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