![]() That includes alterations to adapt people to the harsh rigors of space, to be more effective soldiers or to survive more easily on other planets. Like “Altered Carbon,” “Thin Air” is set in a future that has embraced technology to such an extent that people “upgrade” themselves with various modifications that change their appearance or improve their abilities. Maybe they should read this book - it shows in some detail how we could live in such an environment. Both NASA and Space X have promised to send people within the next few decades, despite some reports suggesting it might be trickier than they think. Despite the wealth of fiction about colonizing the Red Planet, it’s only really in the last few years that there have been hinted promises that it might actually happen. People have been dreaming of Mars since before the beginning of modern literature and it’s a dream that is becoming increasingly popular. “Thin Air,” set in a future where humanity has colonized Mars, is his first science fiction novel in eight years. He’s won a number of awards for his work since then. Morgan’s work - the popular series “Altered Carbon” was adapted from his debut novel 16 years ago. If you are a Netflix viewer, you might recognize Richard K. ![]()
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