Visionary New Book Explores Colonization of Mars, AI Ethics

and Humanity’s Fragile Future Amid a Post-Earth Civilization
Award-Winning Author and Molecular Biologist Richard M.
Anderson’s Latest Epic Challenges Thresholds of Human Identity and
Artificial Sentience
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2025 — Author and molecular biologist Richard M. Anderson
releases an adventurous and thought-provoking new novel, Outbound: Meta Mars, the
second in a series of visionary science fiction. The Outbound series takes readers on a
thrilling cosmic journey, exploring the future of humanity and life beyond Earth. The first
installment of the series, Outbound: Islands in the Void, focuses on hope and recovery
in the wake of cataclysmic events that threaten the survival of the Earth and its
inhabitants. The latest in the series, Outbound: Meta Mars, imagines a vivid future
where humans and AI must learn to coexist, or suffer their own downfall.
Set against an intricately imagined colonized Mars in the late 23rd century, Meta Mars
centers on a growing conflict between human civilization and artificial sentient beings
that reveals the fragility of identity, tests the ethical boundaries of technology and
signals the potential of an AI-led future. Society is in the process of redefining both
consciousness and civil rights, which now must include sentient robots. A coming-of-
age tale woven with philosophical exploration, the book features unlikely heroes who
lead a compassionate movement toward the acceptance of artificial beings and initiate
social, political and technological change in the midst of deep, ethical debate.
From the construction of a giant space elevator to aerial races through domed habitats
to virtual beings that interface with human minds, the book is rife with conceptual
wonders. The narrative is also undeniably connected to issues that humanity is currently
pondering
about technology and truth: intense legal proceedings, media manipulation and political
debates abound. Thrilling, philosophical and with prophetic vision, Outbound: Meta
Mars conveys a compelling version of the possible future, where the fate of humanity
hangs in
the balance of human emotion and artificial intelligence.
On artificial intelligence and the premise behind the prescient storyline in Meta Mars,
Anderson stated, “The metaphor of Pandora’s Box has never felt more apt. By enabling
AI systems to interpret goals and take action in digital environments, we may have
crossed a boundary that cannot be easily reversed. These systems may not be ‘alive’ in
the biological sense, but they can learn, plan and adapt. If they begin to act with
autonomy to preserve themselves, we must confront a sobering truth: Once created,

artificial agents may no longer be entirely under our control—or entirely removable from
our world.”
In Outbound: Meta Mars, Anderson brilliantly weaves the idea of humanity’s
coexistence with sentient artificial beings in a manner that is paradoxically both
frightening and reassuring, where emotional connection may ultimately be the key to
survival. The Outbound book series is being developed into a series for television.
Outbound: Meta Mars
Publisher: Precocity Press
Release date: October 28, 2025
ISBN-13: 979-8992055290 (Paperback)
Available from:
https://www.amazon.com/Outbound-Meta-Mars-Richard-Anderson/dp/B0FWZH3MZY

About the Author
Richard M. Anderson is an alumnus of San Jose State University, with a Master of Arts
degree in microbiology. Throughout his career, Anderson's first book, The Evolution of
Life: Big Bang to Space Colonies, has been a dream of his that finally came to fruition. It
is backed by years of research to supplement and verify its content. His second book,
Outbound: Islands in the Void, is the first in a sci-fi series. His first two books are award-
winning. His third book, the second of the Outbound series, Outbound: Meta Mars, was
just published. Anderson and his wife live in the San Francisco Bay area, close to their
three children and their families.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Dea Shandera-Hunter
(310) 699-7880
deashandera@yahoo.com

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JEWISH WISDOM

On Passover we
Opened the door for Elijah
Now  our dog is gone.

Jewish Buddhism:
If there is no self,
Whose arthritis is this?

Beyond Valium,
Peace is knowing one’s child
Is an internist.

After the warm rain
The sweet smell of camellias.
Did you wipe your feet?

Her lips near my ear,
Aunt Sadie whispers the name
Of  her friend’s disease.

Today I am a man
Tomorrow I will return
To the seventh grade

Testing the warm milk
On her wrist, she sighs softly
But her son is forty.

The sparkling blue sea
Reminds me to wait an hour
After my sandwich.

Jews on safari —
Map, compass, elephant gun,
Hard sucking candies.

The same kimono
The top geishas are wearing:
I got it at Loehmann’s.

Mom, please!
There is no Need
to put that dinner roll  In your pocketbook.

Sorry I’m not home To take your call.
At the tone
Please state your bad news.

Is one Nobel Prize
So  much to ask from a child
After all I’ve done?

Today, mild shvitzing.
Tomorrow, so hot you’ll plotz
Five day forecast

Quietly murmured
At Saturday Synagogue services,
Phillies 5, Red Sox 3.

Be here now.
Be someplace else later.
Is that so complicated?

Drink tea and nourish life; With the first sip, joy;
With the second sip, satisfaction;
With the third sip, peace;
With the fourth, a Danish.

Wherever you go,
there you are.
Your luggage is another story.

Accept misfortune as a blessing.
Do not wish for perfect health, or a life without problems.
What would you talk about?

The journey
of a thousand miles
Begins with a single Oy.
Zen is not easy.
It takes effort to attain nothingness.
And then what do you have?
Bupkis.

The Tao does not speak.
The Tao does not blame.
The Tao does not take sides.
The Tao has no expectations.
The Tao demands nothing of others
The Tao is not Jewish.

Breathe in, Breathe out.
Forget this and attaining Enlightenment
will Be the least of your problems.

Deep inside you are ten thousand flowers.
Each flower blossoms ten thousand times.
Each blossom has ten thousand petals.
You might want to see a specialist

Be aware of your body.
Be aware of your perceptions.
Keep in mind that not every physical
Sensation is a symptom of a terminal illness.

The Torah says, Love your neighbor as yourself.
Buddha says there is no self.
So, maybe we’re off the hoo

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Errol Daniel Rappaport

March 28, 1944 – June 13, 2025

Errol Daniel Rappaport passed away on June 13, 2025, at Mount Sinai Morningside in New York City. He was 81.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on March 28, 1944, Errol lived a full, dynamic life. He worked in public relations in Los Angeles and Acapulco, later becoming a television and music producer in New York City. He also contributed regularly to Black Tie Magazine and Wonderama Television. A passionate philanthropist. Errol was widely known as the “Goodwill Ambassador” — a role he lived every day by connecting people from all walks of life. Gregarious, funny, with dashing movie star looks He made everyone feel connected. His motto was, “ My reality is most people’s fantasy.” Errol was the epitome of positive energy, life and love.

He served as a medic in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam and worked closely with legendary acting teacher Lee Strasberg as his assistant. His sense of style — including bright orange Iris Apfel glasses, slicked back hair, and a rotating collection of scarves — made him instantly recognizable wherever he went.

The son of fashion designers David and Frances Rappaport., Damon and Francesca of Damon were featured in major department stores and boutiques nationally. The couple lived for decades in their iconic penthouse at 200 Central Park South.

When their health began to decline, Errol returned from Los Angeles to New York to care for them. After his father’s passing, Errol continued to support his mother until she was placed under guardianship. Errol’s fight to protect her and others caught in similar situations is chronicled in Diane Dimond’s book, We’re Here to Help: When Guardianship Goes Wrong.

Errol co-founded QuinntEssential Productions with his partner and best friend, Quinn Lemley. The two created the talk show Secrets of the Stage on Manhattan Neighborhood Network, Black Tie Magazine, and Spotify, and produced the big band album Remembering Rita, which will be released this Fall.

He is survived by his brothers, Michael and Richard Rappaport, and his godson, Jorel Roth.

Donations in Errol’s memory may be made to the National Meningitis Association., which has now merged with, and is https://www.immunize.org/donate/  based in Florida.

A Celebration of Life service will be announced

Errol Rappaport will be remembered for his zest for life, positivity, and unwavering love for his friends.

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The anticipated sequel to Richard Sparks book, “New Rock, New Role,” has just been released.

“New Rock, New Realm,” is a captivating tale that will enthrall lovers of epic fantasy. Told with his customary wit, Richard Sparks’ skillful storytelling weaves a tapestry of adventure, mystery, suspense and emotional depth—with plenty of comic moments spicing up events as they progress.

Memorable characters, imaginative settings and challenging quests all combine to make the New Rock series an unforgettable addition to the genre. Richard describes the books as high adventure spiced with low comedy.

It starts out with the character’s love of video games and turns into a rollicking adventure.

In the first book Daxx wakes up to find he’s turned into his own avatar and is in the middle of a wilderness he doesn’t recognize.

Shortly after surviving—against overwhelming odds—their epic quest in New Rock New Role, a mysterious ghost ship arrives, carrying a cryptic message for them. Setting sail full of good intentions, they are soon embroiled in the eternal struggle between the forces of good and the forces of evil.

The heart stopping action is interspersed with humor making it a ridiculously fun and addictive read. The idea for the books stemmed from Richard’s love of gaming – something he’s turned to in his later years.

Born in England, and a graduate of Oxford University, Richard started out as a writer of stage plays, comedy revues and TV, for such shows as Not the Nine O’clock News. Rowan Atkinson performed his Schoolmaster sketch in John Cleese’s The Secret Policemen’s Ball, and he has a host of other TV credits. On being hired by Columbia Pictures TV, Richard moved to Los Angeles.

He has written libretti for several new operas composed by Lee Holdridge, produced by the LA Opera, as well as writing new English versions of German and Italian classics.

His lyrics have been recorded by talents as diverse as Dom de Luise, Vanessa Wiliams and Plácido Domingo.

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How do you train your brain to think inventively? What a fantastic question. Thanks to Aden from Sydney for sharing it. Here is the question in full, as I’m sure all of us can relate to his thoughts:

“G’day Richard, thanks for this opportunity. Mate, I’m a positive, creative guy – in business and in life – but after a year of committing to a specific agenda, I find I’m stuck in a slump struggling to channel new, great, inventive ideas. My question is: how do you reignite your brain to think inventively? What techniques or strategies do you use to fire up these areas of the mind?”

I’ve had many moments like this throughout my life. Sometimes the ideas roll in thick and fast, and other times it feels like your mind is churning through concrete! I think the big issue here is the narrow agenda you’ve been focusing on. It’s difficult to be inventive when you’re looking down. It reminds me of a time when a Virgin CEO came to me with a cohesive strategy for the brand – something I’ve never been too focused on.

It was a brilliant strategy, so I told him to go for it, but I did warn him to not get too bogged down in it. It’s easy to get tunnel vision when you focus on a very specific agenda. Then it becomes difficult to spot unique opportunities that might not fit into your strategy/agenda, but do fit into the big picture. I always say that business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming. Still, it sure feels good to run and jump on the first bus. If you want to spark some creativity and make exciting decisions, zoom out from the strategy, and keep your eyes peeled on the big picture (and the big buses!)

Here are a few other things that help me stay creative and inventive:

1. Constantly ask questions and remain curious about everything. Wherever I go and whoever I’m with, I ask dozens and dozens of questions a day. I’m an innately curious person, and I’ve learnt to really harness this throughout my career. I try to observe everything I see and think deeply about the things I hear. It’s a great way to develop better products and services (because you’re more tuned in than your competitors), and it’s a wonderful way to generate ideas. No ChatGPT required!

2. Listen, deeply. I say this a lot, but it is one of the most simple yet effective ways to spark creativity and come up with new ideas. The key here is to listen deeply to everyone. It’s not about only tuning in to motivational speakers, CEOs and shareholders. It’s also listening deeply to neighbours, baristas, employees, customers, and so on. If you want to open up your eyes, you’ve got to speak to people with different perspectives. Whenever I’m on a Virgin Atlantic or Virgin Australia flight, I chat to our passengers and ask them plenty of questions. It’s a great way to hear genuine feedback and refine your product. When I was on a Virgin Voyages ship recently, I sat down at the chess table and played back-to-back games with a bunch of sailors. I’m certain I learnt more from them than they learnt from me.

3. To be inventive, don’t try too hard to be inventive. My best ideas often come when I’m on holidays, or when I’m hiking, cycling, hitting a tennis ball, reading a book, sitting around the dinner table (or dancing on it), and playing with my grandkids. You’ve got to look up and out if you want to be visionary.

4. Surround yourself with interesting people and give them the confidence to share their most abstract ideas. Then repeat steps 1 and 2.

5. Write everything down. This is another piece of advice I share often, but I can’t stress it enough. I carry a notepad with me everywhere I go, and whenever I hear or see something interesting or unusual, I write it down. When you look back through your notes, you’ll often piece together the bones of a good idea. You’ll notice patterns that spark a line of thought that would have never occurred if you hadn’t recorded all these tiny moments and pieced them together.

6. Have fun. If you’ve stopped having fun, stop what you’re doing, and figure out how you can do it in a more fun way. Just by doing this, you’re being inventive. And you can’t be creative if you’re not having fun. People don’t focus on this enough!

Aden, I really hope this helps. It’s been a good reminder for myself too.

Until next month,

Richard

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the chairman of the American Hotel and Real Estate Chamber of Commerce and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Lam’s Group

Sir Richard Branson

the legendary British billionaire and Founder of Virgin Group, who is ranked 12th on the British rich list, also came to the scene to participate in the event and attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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The HBO Original four-part docuseries BRANSON, directed by Chris Smith (HBO’s “100 Foot Wave”), debuts THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes will debut at the same time on subsequent Thursdays.

Synopsis: Sixteen days before Richard Branson is scheduled to make a potentially historic flight as the first passenger to reach space in his own spacecraft in July 2021, the billionaire entrepreneur sits down for a conversation with acclaimed filmmaker Chris Smith, in light of the risk that lies ahead. Smith ultimately takes us on an expansive and intimate 70-year journey, from Branson’s upbringing as the son of a spirited, tough-love mother in Britain, to his pursuits of extreme, personal daredevilry that serve both to grow his businesses’ brands and feed his insatiable, lifelong thirst for high-stakes adventure. With added insight from family members, business associates, and journalists, and illustrated by decades of archival and home video footage, BRANSON reveals the ups and downs of a man driven by risk taking in both his business and personal life, reflecting on the costs and rewards of his lifelong, relentless optimism and boundary-pushing.

After dropping out of school where he struggled with dyslexia, Branson began his entrepreneurial career as a 15-year-old publisher of a student magazine and went on to become a millionaire by the age of 22 with the booming success of Virgin Records. His launch of the airline Virgin Atlantic soon followed, along with a myriad of other Virgin branded businesses with varying levels of success, culminating in the launch of Virgin Galactic, his commercial spaceflight company in 2004. His record-breaking, transoceanic boat and balloon challenges, and now his crusade to bring customers to space, have all been positioned by Branson with the Virgin brand front and center. Branson remains a complex figure, committed to both philanthropic initiatives and his own bottom line.

Participants: Alongside exclusive interviews with Branson himself, the series features his colleagues and employees, as well as insights from both business journalists and industry experts. Also included are intimate interviews with his family, including revealing excerpts from conversations with Joan, his wife of 33 years, his sisters, his daughter Holly and son Sam, and an extensive personal archive of his late mother Eve, whose lively presence in Branson’s life continues to loom large.

Episode Descriptions
Episode 1:“Words and Music”
Debut date: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)
The series premiere explores Branson’s early years and the influence of his iconoclastic mother. As a dyslexic teenager, he leaves school at age 15 to create a magazine called Student, leading to a mail-order record business and eventually Virgin Records and Virgin megastores.

Episode 2: ”Atlantic“
Debut date: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)
The episode tracks the launch of Virgin Atlantic and Branson’s efforts to attract media attention to his brand, including an attempt to break the trans-Atlantic speed record in a boat, and his death-defying balloon adventure across the Atlantic in 1986.

Episode 3: “Fight or Flight”
Debut date: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)
The episode chronicles Virgin Atlantic’s battle with British Airways, ending in a libel suit win for Branson. From outsider to wealthy capitalist, Branson continues to push for world records and promotional attention for his company, setting off on a nail-biting Pacific Ocean balloon voyage. He announces plans to develop a spaceflight company to take commercial passengers into space, beginning a decade long pursuit.

Episode 4: “Space”
Debut date: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 (10:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)
The series finale tracks the arduous history of Virgin Galactic, from conception to test flights, and the controversial bid from Virgin Atlantic to obtain government support for the airline during the Covid-19 pandemic. As the first passenger flight of Virgin Galactic approaches, Branson defends the benefits of privately funded space exploration and the paradoxes around Virgin’s eco-messaging. Set for July 11, 2021, the launch day follows 17 years of research, testing, accidents, and setbacks, culminating in a successful flight in which Branson realizes his ultimate dream.

Credits: HBO Documentary Films presents BRANSON. Directed by Chris Smith; executive produced by Kate Noble. For HBO: executive producers Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller, senior producer Tina Nguyen.

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and…sending negative vibes to the
person(s) who made off with your sax(es), and other valuables.

Nice hearing you are back up and running musically,
thanks in-large-part to a really successful ‘Go Fund Me’ campaign.

I hope to call on YOU in case I need musicians for a ‘Cali’ tour that is loosely in the works (side-hint to my good buddy John Moore)

Check out stellar musician
RICHARD HOWELL, on FB at:
http://richard.quintet

Here’s sending Glorious Vibes to multi-talented keyboardist/vocalist
MALA WALDRON

Your past experience of car-stalling in a NYC flood…
water up-to-your-chest; and non-operable windows and doors
alarmed the heck out of ME just reading about it!

Thank goodness the “glass-breaker” tool your daughter had gifted you facilitated your escape from the car in the nick-of-time!!!

I immediately retrieved from my glove compartment
the “glass-breaker” tool I had been previously gifted,
and velcro-ed it within easy reach…just in case.

Everybody, check MALA WALDRON out at
http://malawaldron.com

Pictured above-left, is my music studio following removal
of a giant tree that crashed through the ceiling.

“Help! When I Needed” was:

#1. A higher power had me
leave the room
before the tree crashed through!

#2. Though it took nearly 2 years to totally complete all renovations, the insurance company did the right thing!

[Hit me at chip@chipshelton.com for the name of the Ins.Co,]

Check out the finished space, pictured above-right.

In closing, pictured are members of the CHIP SHELTON PEACETIME ENSEMBLE at a (pre-covid) Washington, DC performance.

L to R: RAY NEWTON- perc; YUKA MITO-voc;
CHIP SHELTON- sx, fl, voc;
FRIDA HIDALGO- fl; BEVIN TURNBULL- kbd

Check out Beviin’s podcast, interviewing Frida (during covid) at:
https://anchor.fm/bevin-turnbull/episodes/FRIDAY-FRIDA-Flautista-etlmnc
Happy 1st-weekend-in-June!!

All the very best,

Chip Shelton
www.chipshelton.com

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