Solacene

This episode is all about SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER. Outer space is technically a wild, untouched expanse of nature. Should our species' interaction with it thus abide by the same rules of care and sustainability as, say, exploring an old growth forest? Is there much to be gained in leaving orbit besides pride? Today we tried to answer these questions and more. We also discussed light pollution, greenwashing, and DENDOCHRONOLOGY.

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Alicia and Aaron are feeling passionate this episode, ranting about things like deepfakes, seal hunting, poaching (not eggs), and Alicia's frequent misquoting of the bible. We also discuss the aesthetic argument for material cohesion and local sourcing. Listen!!

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With an ever-increasing % of the world population residing in urban areas, a key element of our species' relationship with nature is urban planning. Parks, gardens, and allotments are some of the ways we currently make our cities greener. This discussion is about the 'nature' of urban vs rural living, as well as some ideas for how Solacene cities can best resemble and incorporate wilderness.

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The last two hundred years have seen exponential changes in the way we interact with nature. These have been driven by technology and culture, and largely perceived as beneficial to our species. This episode focuses on certain aspects of lifestyle, attitude, and society that have perhaps been unnecessarily abandoned, and which could return in the Solacene. We also discuss kangaroos and treehouses (obviously).

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We talk a lot about the future on Solacene, but what about the past? This episode is all about the relevance of geological history to our imagined future. Topics of discussion include how large time scales contextualize human impacts (cool), the aesthetic significance of fossils (very cool), and the educational power of museums (super cool), as well as how all these things help shape the mind of the beautiful sustainable tactile SOLACITES (people).

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Pets (and their lazy cousins, houseplants) have partnered our species since long before recorded history. Why? Should this continue in the beautiful sustainable tactile imagined utopian future SOLACENE? Why was Ron allowed to bring a rat to Hogwarts? All these questions and more are covered by us in this week's episode.

We also talk about our favorite textures of nature. Things get sensual, so listen!

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Logically we covered the secrets of nature in this week's episode: from the purpose of life to waste management. An introduction to what ecotourism is and how people of the Solacene may travel differently, and an attempt to tear down curtain on how things are actually recycled. Tune in for a beautiful melange of science, philosophy, and passion.

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Did you know our hobbies have an environmental impact? This week we discuss how the Solacene will facilitate green activity not just in the economy and government, but in all aspects of our lives. But first- we dive into the natural origins of many of our favorite mythological creatures!

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The deep sea retains a certain sense of mystique amongst humans today, a unique holdover from the days of explorative frontiers and mythologized wilderness. It also happens to contain many cool and potentially innovative species. This episode features a discussion of the possible ways in which the Solacene can take inspiration from dark ocean depths.

We then cover briefly the intersection of nature and spirituality (especially as told in film) and some ideas for a Solacene national park.

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Diving into the philosophy of nature's intrinsic value after a discussion of all the things in nature that annoy us, we cover the highs and lows of what it means to live as one with nature. This week is a mix of comedy and philosophy with an introduction to concepts such as the perception gap, anthropocentrism, natural-historic perspective, and more!

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