The Reader's Room talks about speculative fiction, science, and technology. This month, we ask what kinds of changes you might make to your body to improve your work, or better reflect your beliefs.

We also talk about the transhumans in Alistair Reynolds' new book, Elysium Fire, and his 2008 book The Prefect, as well as some of the people and technology taking us forward.

Show Links:

• Alistair Reynolds’ Revelation Space stories
• • The Prefect (2007)
  • Elysium-Fire (2018)
• Diving for ancient ivory under the Bering Sea at the Anchorage Daily News
• Actress Angel Guiffria
• • @aannggeellll on Twitter
  • Interview with B.J. Murphy on Medium
• Elastic, self repairing sensors at Quartz.

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