@MelsGarden Yup, understood (and I wasn't aware of any unpleasantness from Marina Sirtis so that's a shame, I'm also a TNG fan). I feel like I have to mention it though if I'm aware, because the books are great but I feel like I have to qualify that recommendation.

As a change of direction, may I recommend Ramez Naam's Nexus books? I know nothing about his politics!