In this episode of Futureverse, Molly Wood and Ramanan Raghavendran sit down with acclaimed author Sam J. Miller. They explore themes of dystopia, activism, and the intersection of technology and nature while reflecting on the realities of marginalized communities, the impact of AI governance, and the hopeful resilience of people in the face of adversity.

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Highlights

01:49 Exploring Qaanaaq: A Floating City of Refugees

04:23 Dystopia vs. Reality: The Intersection of Fiction and Activism

06:03 Character Perspectives: The Four Lenses of Qaanaaq

12:29 The Echoes of History

16:23 Climate Change and Floating Cities

21:00 Immigration and Climate Crisis

24:53 Resilience of the Marginalized

27:13 Hope Amidst Despair: The Power of Community

28:47 AI's Role in Society: A Cautionary Tale

30:45 Future Works

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