What inspired David Brin to set 'Earth' in a near-future world so close to our own?
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What inspired David Brin to set 'Earth' in a near-future world so close to our own?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the balance between technological hope and environmental despair?
How do you think Brin's background in science influences the way he portrays ecological crises?