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The Futurists

SPECIAL EPISODE – MINISTER FOR THE FUTURE – PART 2

Mar 22, 2024
In this podcast, they discuss the shift from capitalism to ecoeconomics on Mars, the urgency of addressing climate crisis, and the challenges of governance in a poly crisis world. They explore utopian societies, climate adaptation, and personal transcendence in the Sierra Mountains.
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  • Mars embraces eco-socialist ideologies for survival, moving away from traditional capitalism.
  • Optimism exists for combating climate crisis by utilizing global awareness and energy for change.

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Transitioning to a New Economic Philosophy on Mars

In this episode, Kim Stanley Robinson discusses transitioning to a new economic philosophy on Mars, focusing on survival and sustainability. The concept of ecoeconomics and eco-poetics is explored, highlighting a communal eco-socialist approach on Mars. Unlike Earth's late-stage capitalism, Mars functions without profits, emphasizing living sustainably and creating their economy.

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