"... and finally, God, please shield me from self-important people who think that art and technology can be apolitical. Ame-- OH COME ON"

https://www.westernjournal.com/project-hail-mary-writer-says-hit-film-worked-avoided-woke-political-agendas/

'Project Hail Mary' Writer Says Hit Film Worked Because He Avoided Woke Political Agendas

Following the release of "Project Hail Mary," Andy Weir, author of the book it's based on, said he avoids preachy politics in his work.  

The Western Journal
@elizayer The story of “Project Hail Mary” relies on a global agency crossing national lines and budgets to save the planet. If that’s not “political” and the opposite of “America First” then I don’t know what is.