The use of the word 'insane' is a bit strong of you don't mean disrespect.

I do support your enthusiasm for the topic and applaud your critique of the article.

But your argument seems to be: the authors didn't pay much respect to the science, in favor of clickbait; they should've read work of fiction instead.

I cannot asses how scientifically accurate Kim Stanley Robinsons' writing is, but he's a doctor of literature rather than a astrobotanist.