A more serious episode where we talk about climate change, science fictions critical role in shaping the way we think about the future, and how to call people to action. We also focus on the fact that climate change is now a completely political problem. In our view political action is the only path to climate action.

Errata

New York 2140 – Kim Stanly Robinson

American War – Omar El Akkad

The Energy of Slaves: Oil and the New Servitude – Andrew Nikiforuk

The Broken Earth Trilogy – N.K. Jemison

The Wandering Earth/ Liúlàng Dìqiú (2019 movie)

Stephen mentions that Chris Kyle (The Devil of Ramadi), a war criminal and mass murderer, reports to have shot people in new Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. This is based on Mr. Kyle's own claims and is widely disputed.