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This looks promising. Come to think of it, I don't think I've seen much upbeat and optimistic sci fi.

Can’t really think of any. It’s a strange thing.

Claude came up with some. Apparently Becky Chambers' Wayfarers series might fit the bill.

Nice! I’ll have to check it out

So its opposite of black mirror?

It’s a bunch of short stories that are optimistic in nature.

Sci fi, so yea it is a contrast to black mirror

- **The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet** (Becky Chambers) – A diverse crew works together on a mundane job. Conflict exists but resolves through communication and care. The book treats everyday moments and relationships as worthwhile; there's genuine warmth between characters. - **Piranesi** (Susanna Clarke) – One person discovers themselves in an impossible space. Meditative and introspective rather than action-driven. Ends with clarity and acceptance rather than triumph or loss. - **Swordheart** (T. Kingfisher) – Two people build a life together. Focuses on companionship, problem-solving, and growing attachment. External conflict fades into background; the relationship itself is the story. - **The City in the Middle of the Night** (Charlie Jane Anders) – Small groups navigate a strange world through connection and curiosity. Driven by personal discovery and mutual aid rather than survival against odds. - **Too Like the Lightning** (Ada Palmer) – Ideas and relationships between individuals matter more than institutional plots. Dense and experimental, but rooted in genuine human connection and philosophical exploration rather than catastrophe.