Frederick Sharman
Architect and researcher specializing in the history and theory of space habitat design. He teaches at Morgan State University and guides listeners through O'Neill's thinking.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 22min
The Green Cosmos: Gerard O’Neill’s Post-Political Space Utopia
In a riveting discussion, Mary-Jane Rubenstein, a Professor of religion and science, and Frederick Sharman, an architect and researcher, unravel the legacy of Gerard O'Neill's vision of space colonies. They explore how O'Neill's ideas could potentially address Earth's environmental crises through space-based solar power, while also critiquing the colonial and religious underpinnings in modern space rhetoric. Rubenstein highlights the troubling connections between capitalism and space expansion, urging for alternative narratives to guide our futures beyond expansionist myths.
Sep 13, 2025 • 1h 27min
The High Frontier: Gerard O’Neill’s Space Utopia
Frederick Sharman, an architect and researcher at Morgan State University, dives into Gerard O'Neill's revolutionary vision for space colonies from the 1970s. O'Neill proposed these habitats to solve Earth's environmental crises by harnessing space resources. Sharman highlights O'Neill's innovative ideas about sustainable living in space and the potential to beam energy back to Earth. The conversation also touches on the legacy of early space evangelists and the cultural implications of their narratives, raising questions about our future in space and the environment.
