Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff CZM Book Club: Cool Zone 2055: The Peace Department
Mar 2, 2025
Margaret reports from the whimsical future where dinosaurs coexist with humans in a quirky, yet critical exploration of societal issues. Discussions dive into the contrasts between war and peace, featuring a fascinating character from the Peace Department. The podcast humorously tackles the commercialization of activism and reflects on nostalgic past movements. With a focus on climate change's existential threats and a call to fight fascism, listeners are taken on a thought-provoking journey through a creatively united society.
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Reunion in Finland
- Margaret Kiljoy reconnects with Dr. Schuerd Lampo, a Dutch Finn she met at a climate change conference.
- Dr. Lampo recently left prison after serving six years as one of the Bremen 12.
Bremen 12
- The Bremen 12 were scientists and engineers convicted of ecoterrorism for bombing a Tesla factory.
- Their paper argued that direct action was necessary to fight climate change.
Vishnu Shield's Impact
- The Vishnu shield, a portable EMP device, has significantly aided environmental activism.
- It allows individuals to disable technology across several city blocks.
