Author: Neil Mather
seize the means of connection
That looked very intriguing – I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts about it.
Using speculative fiction as a means for exploring alternative economies, and then engaging economists with it as a reality check, would make for some great conversations.
I enjoyed Four Futures by Peter Frase as something that looked at the overlap of sci-fi and possible economic futures.
Mind a bit blown by an intro to the ideas in Caliban and the Witch.
Really enjoyed this episode, thanks both. Loads of great talking points.
"For we knew only too well:
Even the hatred of squalor
Makes the brow grow stern.
Even anger against injustice
Makes the voice grow harsh. Alas, we
Who wished to lay the foundations of kindness
Could not ourselves be kind."
Even the hatred of squalor
Makes the brow grow stern.
Even anger against injustice
Makes the voice grow harsh. Alas, we
Who wished to lay the foundations of kindness
Could not ourselves be kind."
To Posterity, Bertolt Brecht
I quite like a bit of utopianism.
Yeah maybe you shouldn’t write recipes for the cookshops of the future, but it’s nice to think about all the lovely cakes that will be available.
Happy bloggiversary ?
I’ve enjoyed reading your blog the past 6 months and have learned a lot from it. Here’s to the next twelve!