After years in academia, Noring has increasingly come to believe that these complexities are best acknowledged, comprehended, and shared through imaginative fiction. “Going Places, Somewhere and Nowhere” teases out a future that may seem daunting and even dystopian at times. Yet, it also holds a promise for a new reality, in which resilient and highly adaptive individuals find a new way forward. This compelling work challenges readers to confront the pressing issues of our time and reevaluate the direction of our global society.