Our coming world

"Our Coming World" by Alfred Charles Michaud is a thought-provoking novel that sends a pilot named Fred Balmore on an unexpected journey to Mars, where he discovers a highly advanced and harmonious civilization. The story begins with an unnamed narrator noticing Balmore's sadness and learning about his encounter with a Martian airship. Aboard the vessel, Balmore witnesses firsthand the stark differences between the Martian's utopian society and the Earth's flawed systems and values. Through Balmore's eyes, the book examines important ideas about how we treat each other, how we organize our economies, and what kind of future is possible if we embrace more humane principles, offering a sharp critique of human society as it contemplates a more hopeful path for mankind.