A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement

Two authors set out to write the guide to settling space, and talked themselves out of it.

Kelly and Zach Weinersmith began with the cheerful premise that a new life somewhere far away, with no climate change, no war and no doomscrolling, was finally within reach. Several years of research later they were a good deal less certain it is a good idea at all, and this virtual conversation is about what changed their minds.

This one is online. It runs virtually, and you register through the library to get the link.

It is free. There is no charge to attend.