The New Abnormal

Tom Lombardo ‘Review: The Most Inspiring/Informative Futures Books’

Jun 13, 2024
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Tom Lombardo
Renowned futurist Tom Lombardo discusses the top futures books in science fiction, ranging from late 19th-century classics to futuristic imagery and comical predictions. He explores the expansive and cosmic futures of Stapleton, dystopian fiction such as 'Brave New World' and '1984', non-Western futuristic visions, and the influence of women in sci-fi. The podcast also delves into the importance of long-term thinking and effective altruism.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploring Influential Science Fiction Novels
02:28 • 12min
3
Futuristic Imagery and Comical Predictions
14:08 • 2min
4
Exploring the Expansive and Cosmic Futures of Stapleton
15:38 • 3min
5
Dystopian Fiction: 'Brave New World', '1984', and 'We'
18:47 • 28min
6
Non-Western Futuristic Visions and the Influence of Women in Sci-Fi
46:30 • 10min
7
Exploring Long Termism and Effective Altruism for a Positive Future
56:33 • 4min