<영어로 읽는 공상과학 소설 _ 벤 보바의 다음 논리적 단계>
"The Next Logical Step"은 벤 보바(Ben Bova)가 1962년에 쓴 SF 단편 소설이다.
이야기는 인류가 화성에 식민지를 건설한 미래를 배경으로 합니다. 주인공은 화성에서 연구하는 과학자로 황량한 행성에 자립 가능한 생태계를 만들겠다는 생각에 집착하게 된다. 동료와 과학계의 반대에도 불구하고 Prentiss는 자신의 비전을 추구하기로 결심한다. 그는 실험을 수행하고 화성을 거주 가능한 세계로 잠재적으로 변화시킬 수 있는 획기적인 발견을 한다.
"The Next Logical Step"은 과학적 야망, 인내, 그리고 새로운 개척지를 탐험하고 식민지화하려는 인간의 욕구를 주제로 탐구하고 있다. 과학적 추측과 설득력 있는 스토리텔링을 결합하는 보바의 기술을 보여주는 생각을 자극하는 이야기다.


"The Next Logical Step" is a science fiction short story written by Ben Bova in 1962.
The story is set in a future where humanity has established a colony on Mars. The main character is a scientist conducting research on Mars and becomes obsessed with the idea of creating a self-sustaining ecosystem on the desolate planet. Despite opposition from his colleagues and the scientific community, Prentiss is determined to pursue his vision. He conducts experiments and makes groundbreaking discoveries that could potentially transform Mars into a habitable world.
"The Next Logical Step" explores themes of scientific ambition, perseverance, and the human drive to explore and colonize new frontiers. This is a thought-provoking story that showcases Bova's skill in combining scientific speculation with compelling storytelling.

Summary
Ordinarily the military least wants to have the others know the final details of their war plans. But, logically, there would be times?

"I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said. "And, frankly, there are a lot of more important things I could be doing."
Ford, the physicist, glanced at General LeRoy. The general had that quizzical expression on his face, the look that meant he was about to do something decisive.

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