Book Club with Jeffrey Sachs Season 2, Episode 11: Kim Stanley Robinson, The Ministry for the Future
Mar 10, 2023
Kim Stanley Robinson, a bestselling science fiction author, joins Jeffrey Sachs to discuss his works on climate change, specifically 'The Ministry for the Future.' They explore how climate crises could lead to global instability, rising sea levels, and potential acts of climate terrorism. The conversation contrasts slow political negotiations with the urgent need for action. Robinson emphasizes the role of literature in imagining possible futures, advocating for collective action and a new economic model that supports both humanity and the environment.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Negotiating the Future: Climate Challenges and Literary Perspectives
05:04 • 25min
Exploring Rising Sea Levels and Property Laws in New York City
30:25 • 1min
Navigating Climate Disasters: Finance and Policy Perspectives
31:39 • 7min
Collective Action and the Power of Civil Resistance
38:21 • 2min
Art, Truth, and Political Economy
40:42 • 6min