Solacene

Through ranking 27 social media "mediums" we determine the good, bad, and ugly dwelling places of the internet- and ultimately if any are truly Good (Solacene). Social media is more varied then just Instagram and TikTok so this discussion reaches all corners of the internet (or almost all).

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This episode features a conversation on different ways the internet has affected our notions of culture, identity, and the individual. Why have the 'boomer', 'millenial', 'gen Z', etc, categories become so mainstream and seemingly important? In what ways does the internet prompt a deeper engagement with culture? What are we defined by, if not by what we do? All these questions and more are discussed, and used to form new questions for next week.

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To launch the long-awaited internet semester we discuss the extent to which the internet formed our personalities and sense of self. Then we explore the original intent of the internet and a brief history. This episode certainly prompted more questions than answers so we look forward to future episodes!

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How could the Oscars be more Solacene? Would awards be determined in the same way in the ideal future? In this part two episode we discuss how the 2023 Oscars exceeded our expectations in terms of beauty, sustainability, and tactility (and how it could have done better). We also expanded upon our thoughts on this year's best picture winner- Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Red carpets, monologues, social commentary, and of course, award-winning films, all presented in our take on how the 2023 Academy Awards should have been.

(and who could forget, 'The Sea Beast')

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Have you been dreaming of a product that will solve the climate crisis and help keep your shirt sleeve clean all at the same time? A furry friend to pad out your numbers at climate protests? Well look no further- in this satirical infomercial episode the hosts invent ten (almost) useless products invented in the name of sustainability.

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This week we finally introduce ourselves by interviewing one another on our ideal versions of everyday objects, activities, and technologies. I hope you enjoy and feel free so send us any questions you may have about us as we love to get to know you, our listeners, too.

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Radio is an old and highly convivial technology that we believe has countless applications in the ideal future. This week we discuss how radio can take over for certain undesirable aspects of the internet, and how it can build and foster community better than almost any other communication technology.

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For the final episode of the Nature semester we design the society, infrastructure, and culture of the Solacene using biomimicry. To wrap things up we also took a quiz on the lessons from the semester. Tune in for some fun and facts on the show where we imagine the ideal future that is beautiful, sustainable, and tactile.

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This week, Aaron and Alicia hop into our conversational time machine to do some benevolent meddling. We discuss the many inflection points of human technological/cultural history which, if altered, might have lead us to a more sustainable present. A 'pseudocene', if you will.

ft. ripple effects, paradoxes, and a tiny giant pun.

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