Existence

In "Existence," best-selling futurist David Brin explores humanity’s reaction to the discovery of an alien artifact through the eyes of Gerald Livingston, an orbital garbage collector tasked with cleaning up a century's worth of space debris. When he unexpectedly retrieves a mysterious object not listed on the orbital maps, it sparks a global frenzy filled with fear, hope, and an insatiable curiosity. As humanity grapples with the implications of this game-changing find, the narrative dives into the complexities of human emotions and behaviors in the face of the unknown.