Author of Red Mars calls 'bullshit' on emigrating to the planet
Summary
Kim Stanley Robinson discusses Red Mars in light of 2026 knowledge, noting discrepancies between the book’s terraforming visions and current Mars science. He argues that human life on Mars would resemble long-term scientific stations, not rapid colonization, emphasizes Earth’s ecological crises, and critiques hype around space migration while celebrating the novel’s characters and politics.