Walkaway by Cory Doctorow

In a near-future dystopian world plagued by economic inequality and environmental collapse, a group of disillusioned individuals, known as "walkaways," abandon conventional society to create a new, utopian community. As they experiment with advanced technology and radical social structures, they face challenges from both the remnants of the old world and internal conflicts. The story explores themes of freedom, identity, and the potential for humanity to reinvent itself in the face of existential threats, ultimately questioning what it means to truly live a meaningful life.