In this episode of Futureverse, Molly Wood and Ramanan Raghavendran interview author Stephen Markley to dive deep into his novel, The Deluge. Through a meticulous exploration of a progressively destabilizing world, Markley illustrates the possible futures we might face if we fail to act on climate now.
The conversation explores the American-centric narrative, climate denialism, surveillance capitalism, and the political dimensions of climate action.
The full transcript is available by clicking above. This episode is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Highlights
(02:10) Stephen Markley Discusses The Deluge
(06:00) Focusing on the Science
(07:06) The Frightening Reality of Methane Hydrates and Climate Change
(14:23) Crafting Climate Fiction to Emotionally Engage Readers
(19:08) Worst Case Scenario or Possible Future?
(24:32) The Impact of Surveillance Capitalism on Society and Democracy
(30:43) Influences and Inspirations
(32:30) Climate Fiction's Coastal Differences and Future Urban Resilience
