psychological-effects-of-confinement

Crew members, especially Maya, experience restlessness, sleep difficulties, and a distorted sense of time due to prolonged confinement inside the ship.

1 chapter across 1 book

Red Mars (1992)Kim Stanley Robinson

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The chapter depicts life inside a Mars-bound ship where the crew is confined indoors, struggling with restlessness and the monotony of simulations. Maya observes the farm team led by Hiroko, who is deeply engaged in advancing the biological life support system, measured by a closure constant K, critical for sustaining life on Mars. A game called tunneljump illustrates Hiroko's exceptional skill and composure, highlighting her enigmatic presence and the social dynamics aboard the ship.