Audiobook A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? by Kelly Weinersmith in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Kelly Weinersmith's A City on Mars is a tour-de-force of curiosity, wit and hard science that will make even the most seasoned space junkie pause for a breath-and a laugh. The book arrives on a wave of accolades-New York Times bestseller, Hugo winner, Scientific American #1 Book of 2023-but its real power lies in how it turns the lofty idea of colonizing other worlds into something you can discuss over coffee or binge-watching with friends.
From the very first page, Weinersmith pulls readers out of the usual "future-is-now" narrative and throws them into a realistic, sometimes uncomfortable, look at what it would actually take to build a city on Mars. The tone is refreshingly conversational: she asks whether babies can be born in microgravity, if corporations should govern new settlements, or even why astronauts seem to develop an obsession with taco sauce. Each question is answered with a blend of rigorous research and the kind of dry humor that made Soonish such a hit.
What sets this book apart is its balance between optimism and caution. It's not a doom-prophecy; it doesn't pretend we're already on the cusp of space tourism. Instead, Weinersmith lays out the science behind life support, radiation shielding, and even legal frameworks for "space cannibalism" (yes, that's a thing she tackles). She also considers the social side: how would families thrive on a planet with no day-night cycle, and what might happen if we start treating space as a new frontier of inequality?
The illustrations by the beloved creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal add a playful visual layer that complements the prose. They're not just cute; they help explain complex concepts-like how a "Peak of Eternal Light" on the Moon would become a housing crisis in a way that feels almost cinematic.
In short, A City on Mars is a compelling guidebook and a thought-provoking essay rolled into one. It invites you to imagine a future where humanity steps beyond Earth, while also asking whether we're ready for the responsibilities that come with it. Whether you're an aspiring astronaut, a science nerd, or just someone who loves a good story about our place in the cosmos, this book will leave you both entertained and deeply reflective-exactly what a bestseller should do.
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