Dante Terese discusses her new book, 'The Base,' which is military science fiction. The book follows a group of military scientists on a base who are trying to finish their invention while being surrounded by spies and thieves. The conversation explores the topic of intellectual property theft and the various actors involved, including countries like China and Russia, as well as cartels. The conversation also touches on the theme of genius and madness, as well as the importance of protecting military secrets. The book features a diverse group of scientists with different areas of expertise, including computer science, synthetic cartilage replacements, and insect designs for military equipment. The conversation covers various topics related to the book 'The Base' and the writing process. They discuss the use of research to make the story believable, the importance of accuracy in writing, the challenges of writing a screenplay, and the impact of AI on writing. They also touch on the author's background in catering and the complexity of dietary restrictions. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the characters and themes in the book.