In this episode of Futureverse, Molly Wood and Ramanan Raghavendran continue the conversation with Kim Stanley Robinson, known for his visionary works that explore themes of ecology, politics, and human interaction with the environment.
In Part 2, they discuss utopia (!) with Robinson pointing out that surviving the 21st century without a mass extinction event is the first step toward a utopian future.
The conversation explores how utopia is not a simple solution but rather involves complex and necessary actions, such as bureaucracy and systemic change. Robinson also delves into the idea of hope and how it can manifest in various forms.
Need to catch up on the conversation? Listen to Part 1 here.
The full transcript is available by clicking above. This episode is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Highlights
(00:05:50) Path to Improving Late Capitalism
(00:12:01) Capital Can Serve the People
(00:15:11) Come-along Explained
(00:24:12) Individual Actions Can Make a Difference
(00:27:57) Entrepreneurship in the Airship Sphere
