Travel to the near future with these sci-fi reads

You can travel to the future with some certain science fiction reads. When you think of the term science fiction, it is very easy to think about stories that are set in the far future where the circumstances are very unrecognizable. But, the interesting thing is that some of the best science fiction that is currently being written is set in a future not too distant from us. Near future science fiction is much more applicable to us.

Key Takeaways:

• A current trend in science fiction is to take the setting away from a distant future and, instead, imagine one in the not far off future.
• The new novel,”Want,” grapples with a future where air pollution has decimated expectations of longevity.
• Another novel explores the psychological effects of long-range training for space travel, on participants and those left behind.

“From virtual reality to a mission to Mars, these books focus on the problems and challenges we’re facing and take them to the next level.”

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