Green Dot (novel)

Green Dot is a 2024 science fiction novel by Madeleine Mori. The story follows the inhabitants of New Earth, a colony planet ostensibly free from the environmental devastation that plagued old Earth. The "Green Dot" refers to a mandatory implant that all citizens receive, ostensibly designed to monitor health and well-being. The narrative explores themes of surveillance, social control, and the unintended consequences of utopian ideals, as the protagonist, Elara Vance, discovers the sinister truth behind the Green Dot system and the limitations imposed upon the colony. The novel received critical acclaim for its exploration of contemporary anxieties regarding data privacy and technological overreach.