A Post-Nuclear World Model for Hard Science Fiction

The author, an engineer and programmer, shares his experience in creating a realistic model of the world 400 years after a nuclear war for a hard science fiction book. During his research, he analyzed scientific data to debunk popular tropes found in works like Fallout or Metro 2033. The author argues that visions of radioactive wastelands filled with mutants and anomalies are far from reality, and that human survival in the long term is much more prosaic. Using search tools and AI, he systematized information to create a logically sound setting, avoiding artistic exaggerations. The research resulted in a short book available for free. The article emphasizes the importance of an engineering approach and fact-checking when working on fiction that requires scientific accuracy, and invites readers to explore the author's vision of the future.