Edict 9

By Paul G. Diamond

Living on Mars has gone from science-fiction to science fact. We now have the technology to send humans to Mars. To fabricate shelter, produce breathable air, grow food and supply water. Today, one of the biggest debates around the human settlement of Mars, is whether to bring anyone back.

Set in 2025, Edict 9 explores the reality of the most celebrated one-way trip in human history. The story unfolds through the experience of Edward Cole, resident of Humanity-1, the first permanent settlement on Mars.

As H-1’s Mission Psychologist, Cole’s primary function is to help his colleagues adjust to living on another planet. This is a job Ed Cole is perfect for, until something changes and he’s the one struggling with the thought of never returning to Earth.

Through a series of ‘found-footage’ archives of meetings and conversations on Earth and on Mars, Edict 9 tells the story Ed Cole's personal struggle with the timeless human question: Where is home?

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Edict 9 is an original play written for adaptation to stage, radio and screen. It was inspired by the practical, theoretical and philosophical discussions sparked by the growing number of plans for Mars to become a human colony. Most notably, ‘Mars to Stay’ missions like MarsOne and those proposed by Apollo 11 Astronaut, Buzz Aldrin.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Paul G. Diamond
• Release date: Jul 15, 2015
• ISBN: 9781311269294

Paul G. Diamond

Paul G. Diamond is the author of 'Edict 9', ‘Journey Time’, ‘The Career Explorer’s Journal’ and 'The Ball: A Philosophy on Football and Life'. Paul describes himself as a lifelong fan of science-fiction and the genre’s ability to liberate thoughts on society and the human condition. Paul is also fascinated by careers & the very personal relationship each of us has with work. His other literary interests include football (soccer) and narrative storytelling in general. The literary influences Paul cites for his work include Albert Camus, Arthur Miller, George Orwell, Kurt Vonnegut, Philip K. Dick and John Steinbeck, among many others.Originally from East London, Paul now lives in Hertfordshire with his wife, daughter and two (generally) well-behaved dogs.

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