Ian and Jesse discuss how humanity's future is treated in popular fiction (mostly movies). Why do so many of our favourite stories have such a pessimistic outlook on our ability to build a better tomorrow, and what are some of the best works of fiction that present a positive view of the future? Don't forget to share your favourite pro-future works on our Facebook page!

 

Links to topics discussed:

Movies and Shows:TomorrowlandThe MartianHerThe Fifth ElementThe JetsonsStar TrekFireflyBack To The Future IIBill and Ted's Excellent AdventureBattlestar Galactica

 

JFK Speech at Rice University

Real Life Hoverboards

Mormonism in Battlestar Galactica

 

Theme music, by Jonathan Coulton, is used with permission.