asteroid salvage

His exploration of resource extraction and human ambition in hostile environments (Avatar, The Abyss) directly parallels the technological and ethical challenges of asteroid salvage.

His meticulous approach to sci-fi logistics and survival in extreme settings (Arrival, Dune) captures the technical precision and human drama inherent in space salvage operations.

His focus on complex systems, time, and high-stakes problem-solving under pressure (Interstellar, The Prestige) reflects the intricate planning and risk management of asteroid mining ventures.