David Brin – Award-Winning Author, Scientist, Futurist

In 'Earth', David Brin crafts a cautionary tale about environmental degradation and the consequences of human actions. The story revolves around a microscopic black hole accidentally dropped into Earth's core, which could destroy the planet. As scientists race to prevent this catastrophe, the novel explores themes of global warming, overpopulation, and technological ethics. Brin's vision of the future includes predictions about the rise of the internet and ecological disasters.

The play revolves around Prince Hamlet's journey to avenge his father's murder, which was committed by his uncle Claudius. Hamlet's father's ghost appears and reveals that he was poisoned by Claudius, who then married Hamlet's mother, Gertrude. Hamlet feigns madness while he investigates and plots his revenge. The play explores themes of betrayal, mortality, and the human condition, culminating in a tragic finale where nearly all main characters die, including Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude, and several others.

Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama is a meticulously researched biography by David J. Garrow, offering a detailed account of Obama's upbringing, education, and political career. The book explores Obama's transformation from a community organizer to a U.S. Senator and ultimately to the presidency, highlighting both his personal struggles and political ambitions. Garrow's work provides a nuanced portrayal of Obama, revealing the complexities behind his public image.

In 'The Postman', David Brin tells the story of Gordon Krantz, a survivor in a post-apocalyptic America who finds an old U.S. Postal Service uniform and claims to be a mail carrier and federal inspector for the 'Restored United States of America'. Initially, this is a ruse to gain food and shelter, but it soon becomes a powerful symbol of hope and the potential for rebuilding civilization. The novel explores themes of the fragility of civil society, the importance of belief in tradition and national identity, and the perseverance of community in the face of catastrophic collapse. It follows Krantz's journey as he delivers mail, appoints other postal workers, and allies with various groups to resist the oppressive forces of the Holnists and other enemies of the nascent civilization.