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:
Tomorrowland
The Martian
Her
The Fifth Element
The Jetsons
Star Trek
Firefly
Back To The Future II
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
Battlestar Galactica

JFK Speech at Rice University

Real Life Hoverboards

Mormonism in Battlestar Galactica

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