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    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson
    What's the future look like with a changing climate? And who will lead the way to help us mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts? In this program, internationally acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about what motivates him to write science fiction that focuses on the environment. Robinson is author of more than 20 books, including "The Ministers for the Future," the "Mars" trilogy and "2312," which was a New York Times bestseller nominated for all seven of the major science fiction awards — a first for any book. He was named a “Hero of the Environment” by Time magazine and asteroid 72432 was named “Kimrobinson” in his honor. The program also features four UC San Diego students who talk about their research on dealing with climate change. Series: "Writers" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38733]

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson
    What's the future look like with a changing climate? And who will lead the way to help us mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts? In this program, internationally acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about what motivates him to write science fiction that focuses on the environment. Robinson is author of more than 20 books, including "The Ministers for the Future," the "Mars" trilogy and "2312," which was a New York Times bestseller nominated for all seven of the major science fiction awards — a first for any book. He was named a “Hero of the Environment” by Time magazine and asteroid 72432 was named “Kimrobinson” in his honor. The program also features four UC San Diego students who talk about their research on dealing with climate change. Series: "Writers" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38733]

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson
    What's the future look like with a changing climate? And who will lead the way to help us mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts? In this program, internationally acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about what motivates him to write science fiction that focuses on the environment. Robinson is author of more than 20 books, including "The Ministers for the Future," the "Mars" trilogy and "2312," which was a New York Times bestseller nominated for all seven of the major science fiction awards — a first for any book. He was named a “Hero of the Environment” by Time magazine and asteroid 72432 was named “Kimrobinson” in his honor. The program also features four UC San Diego students who talk about their research on dealing with climate change. Series: "Writers" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38733]

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson
    What's the future look like with a changing climate? And who will lead the way to help us mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts? In this program, internationally acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about what motivates him to write science fiction that focuses on the environment. Robinson is author of more than 20 books, including "The Ministers for the Future," the "Mars" trilogy and "2312," which was a New York Times bestseller nominated for all seven of the major science fiction awards — a first for any book. He was named a “Hero of the Environment” by Time magazine and asteroid 72432 was named “Kimrobinson” in his honor. The program also features four UC San Diego students who talk about their research on dealing with climate change. Series: "Writers" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38733]

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson
    What's the future look like with a changing climate? And who will lead the way to help us mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts? In this program, internationally acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about what motivates him to write science fiction that focuses on the environment. Robinson is author of more than 20 books, including "The Ministers for the Future," the "Mars" trilogy and "2312," which was a New York Times bestseller nominated for all seven of the major science fiction awards — a first for any book. He was named a “Hero of the Environment” by Time magazine and asteroid 72432 was named “Kimrobinson” in his honor. The program also features four UC San Diego students who talk about their research on dealing with climate change. Series: "Writers" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38733]

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson
    What's the future look like with a changing climate? And who will lead the way to help us mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts? In this program, internationally acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about what motivates him to write science fiction that focuses on the environment. Robinson is author of more than 20 books, including "The Ministers for the Future," the "Mars" trilogy and "2312," which was a New York Times bestseller nominated for all seven of the major science fiction awards — a first for any book. He was named a “Hero of the Environment” by Time magazine and asteroid 72432 was named “Kimrobinson” in his honor. The program also features four UC San Diego students who talk about their research on dealing with climate change. Series: "Writers" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38733]

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson
    What's the future look like with a changing climate? And who will lead the way to help us mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts? In this program, internationally acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about what motivates him to write science fiction that focuses on the environment. Robinson is author of more than 20 books, including "The Ministers for the Future," the "Mars" trilogy and "2312," which was a New York Times bestseller nominated for all seven of the major science fiction awards — a first for any book. He was named a “Hero of the Environment” by Time magazine and asteroid 72432 was named “Kimrobinson” in his honor. The program also features four UC San Diego students who talk about their research on dealing with climate change. Series: "Writers" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38733]

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson
    What's the future look like with a changing climate? And who will lead the way to help us mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts? In this program, internationally acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about what motivates him to write science fiction that focuses on the environment. Robinson is author of more than 20 books, including "The Ministers for the Future," the "Mars" trilogy and "2312," which was a New York Times bestseller nominated for all seven of the major science fiction awards — a first for any book. He was named a “Hero of the Environment” by Time magazine and asteroid 72432 was named “Kimrobinson” in his honor. The program also features four UC San Diego students who talk about their research on dealing with climate change. Series: "Writers" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38733]

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson
    What's the future look like with a changing climate? And who will lead the way to help us mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts? In this program, internationally acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about what motivates him to write science fiction that focuses on the environment. Robinson is author of more than 20 books, including "The Ministers for the Future," the "Mars" trilogy and "2312," which was a New York Times bestseller nominated for all seven of the major science fiction awards — a first for any book. He was named a “Hero of the Environment” by Time magazine and asteroid 72432 was named “Kimrobinson” in his honor. The program also features four UC San Diego students who talk about their research on dealing with climate change. Series: "Writers" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38733]

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson
    What's the future look like with a changing climate? And who will lead the way to help us mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts? In this program, internationally acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about what motivates him to write science fiction that focuses on the environment. Robinson is author of more than 20 books, including "The Ministers for the Future," the "Mars" trilogy and "2312," which was a New York Times bestseller nominated for all seven of the major science fiction awards — a first for any book. He was named a “Hero of the Environment” by Time magazine and asteroid 72432 was named “Kimrobinson” in his honor. The program also features four UC San Diego students who talk about their research on dealing with climate change. Series: "Writers" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38733]

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson
    What's the future look like with a changing climate? And who will lead the way to help us mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts? In this program, internationally acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about what motivates him to write science fiction that focuses on the environment. Robinson is author of more than 20 books, including "The Ministers for the Future," the "Mars" trilogy and "2312," which was a New York Times bestseller nominated for all seven of the major science fiction awards — a first for any book. He was named a “Hero of the Environment” by Time magazine and asteroid 72432 was named “Kimrobinson” in his honor. The program also features four UC San Diego students who talk about their research on dealing with climate change. Series: "Writers" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38733]

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson
    What's the future look like with a changing climate? And who will lead the way to help us mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts? In this program, internationally acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about what motivates him to write science fiction that focuses on the environment. Robinson is author of more than 20 books, including "The Ministers for the Future," the "Mars" trilogy and "2312," which was a New York Times bestseller nominated for all seven of the major science fiction awards — a first for any book. He was named a “Hero of the Environment” by Time magazine and asteroid 72432 was named “Kimrobinson” in his honor. The program also features four UC San Diego students who talk about their research on dealing with climate change. Series: "Writers" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38733]

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson

    A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson
    What's the future look like with a changing climate? And who will lead the way to help us mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts? In this program, internationally acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about what motivates him to write science fiction that focuses on the environment. Robinson is author of more than 20 books, including "The Ministers for the Future," the "Mars" trilogy and "2312," which was a New York Times bestseller nominated for all seven of the major science fiction awards — a first for any book. He was named a “Hero of the Environment” by Time magazine and asteroid 72432 was named “Kimrobinson” in his honor. The program also features four UC San Diego students who talk about their research on dealing with climate change. Series: "Writers" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38733]

    Ministry for the Future: exploring the ways through that work with Kim Stanley Robinson

    Ministry for the Future: exploring the ways through that work with Kim Stanley Robinson

    How can we get from the current edge-of-catastrophe to a world where we have addressed the huge issues of the climate and ecological emergency?  Only in fiction can we bring the answers together in a vision of a better world.  Author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about his 'The Ministry for the Future' - One of Barack Obama's favourite books of last year.

    'If I could get policymakers and citizens everywhere to read just one book this year, it would be Kim Stanley Robinson's The Ministry for the Future' Ezra Klein, Vox

    'A novel that presents a rousing vision of how we might unite to overcome the greatest challenge of our time' TED.com

    'A breathtaking look at the challenges that face our planet in all their sprawling magnitude and also in their intimate, individual moments of humanity' Booklist (starred review)

    'Gutsy, humane . . . a must-read for anyone worried about the future of the planet' Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    'A sweeping epic about climate change and humanity's efforts to try and turn the tide before it's too late' Polygon (Best of the Year)

    Kim Stanley Robinson is one of our foremost visionary writers.  Author of 19 novels, numerous short stories, blogs and essays, his Ministry for the Future' was one of Barack Obama's 'must-read' books of 2020.   This is one of the few genuine 'Thrutopian' novels which aims to take us from squarely where we are, through a clearly defined route (with all its pitfalls, prat-falls and fights back by the Status Quo) to a place where we have a decent chance of survival. 

    In today's podcast, we explore the book, the author's experience of being invited to COP26 in Glasgow, and where we might go next.

    Buy the book:  https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Ministry-for-the-Future-by-Kim-Stanley-Robinson/9780356508863
    KSR Website: http://www.kimstanleyrobinson.info/
    A view of KSR as one of the few contemporary novelists dealing with 'big ideas' of how we could be: https://www.jacobinmag.com/2020/11/kim-stanley-robinson-socialist-novelist

    KSR TED Talk - 'Letter from the year 2071' https://www.ted.com/talks/kim_stanley_robinson_remembering_climate_change_a_message_from_the_year_2071#t-594961
    Network for Greening the Financial System: https://www.ngfs.net/en

    Episode 217: Blow Up Enemies with the Power of Your Mind

    Episode 217: Blow Up Enemies with the Power of Your Mind
    This week Dave (https://twitter.com/davidegts) and Gunnar (http://atechnologyjobisnoexcuse.com/about) talk about mind-controlled computing, computer-controlled minds, and AI-controlled doppelgangers Texas Deep Freeze (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-the-deep-freeze-caused-texas-to-lose-power/) Apocalypse Watch Ministry for the Future (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ministry_for_the_Future) by Kim Stanley Robinson Bitwarden Is Now the Best Free Alternative to LastPass (https://lifehacker.com/bitwarden-is-now-the-best-free-alternative-to-lastpass-1846289833) Dave’s to-do list to review the state of to-do lists: ✅ Remember the Milk (https://www.rememberthemilk.com/) ~~Google Tasks (https://support.google.com/tasks/answer/7675772?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en)~~ ❓Todoist (https://todoist.com/) todoist-shortcuts (https://github.com/mgsloan/todoist-shortcuts) is a browser extension or greasemonkey script which adds a bunch of keyboard shortcuts to Todoist Human or GPT-2? (https://doesnotexist.codes/) Designed to Deceive: Do These People Look Real to You? (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/21/science/artificial-intelligence-fake-people-faces.html) Bonus link: Deepfake Tom Cruise (https://twitter.com/mckaywrigley/status/1364972080513515520) Protect your identity with generative media (https://generated.photos/anonymizer) NextMind’s Dev Kit for mind-controlled computing offers a rare ‘wow’ factor in tech (https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/21/nextminds-dev-kit-for-mind-controlled-computing-offers-a-rare-wow-factor-in-tech/) Researchers Control Monkeys' Decisions With Bursts of Ultrasonic Waves (https://gizmodo.com/researchers-control-monkeys-decisions-with-bursts-of-ul-1843563970) Utilizing an EEG to Track When Your Attention Drifts (https://www.hackster.io/news/utilizing-an-eeg-to-track-when-your-attention-drifts-98ea2f0bd8ed) Vaccination vs. Immunization vs. Inoculation: What's the Difference? (https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/641671/vaccination-vs-immunization-vs-inoculation-whats-difference) Cutting Room Floor * There are Sinks Designed Just for Vomiting Into (https://www.core77.com/posts/105439/There-are-Sinks-Designed-Just-for-Vomiting-Into) * Wearing Mask On Bottom of Chin Illusion (Multiple Skin Tones & Features) (https://maskalike.com/collections/novelty-masks/products/mask-on-bottom-of-chin-illusion) * Pink Trombone (https://dood.al/pinktrombone/) * Wild-Wacky-Cool: Vintage Snapshots of Men’s Hair Through the Ages (https://flashbak.com/wild-wacky-cool-vintage-snapshots-of-mens-hair-through-the-ages-438227/) We Give Thanks * The D&G Show Slack Clubhouse for the discussion topics!