Containing Matters of a Preponderance of Ponderance.

Timestamps:

Harry Bates biography, non-spoiler discussion (0:00)

spoiler summary and discussion (18:00)

Bibliography:

"The Astounding Harry Bates" featurette, from "The Day the Earth Stood Still" DVD (2008)

Schwartz, Julian and Weisinger, Mortimer - "Titans of Science Fiction: Interview with Harry Bates", Science Fiction Digest #6, February 1933 https://www.fanac.org/fanzines/SF_Digest_2/SF_Digest_0106-09.html?