Si no podemos viajar a la velocidad de la luz

The future world looks like ours, but something is missing. The stories in If we can't travel at the speed of light take place in worlds where pragmatism and efficiency rule society. Technology is present in every aspect of life and the great scientific questions have been resolved. Humans can design embryos, communicate with beings from other planets, accumulate digital memories, simulate past realities, or buy emotions of any kind. But then, why does each protagonist of these stories pursue his own answers? Is progress an ally to understand what we lack or is it an agent that contributes to the climate of discouragement that runs through these stories? Should we settle for a functional life if it is devoid of love?