Season 2, Episode 11: Kim Stanley Robinson, The Ministry for the Future
Book Club with Jeffrey Sachs
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Negotiating the Future: Climate Challenges and Literary Perspectives
This chapter examines the themes of negotiation and inaction in addressing urgent global issues through the lens of literature and real-world events. It contrasts the slow pace of deliberation with the urgency of climate crises, exploring innovative storytelling techniques and the dynamics of international climate negotiations. The discussion highlights the roles of small island nations, economic powers, and the potential for systemic change in response to environmental challenges, while drawing insights from speculative novels about future scenarios shaped by climate change.
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