Rose Eveleth

Rose Eveleth, host of the podcast Flash Forward, dives into the fascinating world of wild rice, or Manoomin, highlighting its deep cultural significance to the Ojibwe people. They discuss a groundbreaking legal case where wild rice is suing Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources for its right to thrive. The conversation extends to the broader implications of recognizing nature’s rights, including how Indigenous philosophies and legal strategies can shape environmental advocacy. It's a thought-provoking exploration of nature's place in our legal systems.

Paris Marx is joined by Rose Eveleth to discuss the end of her long-running podcast, why thinking about the future is important, and how tech billionaires try to shape our idea of the future to serve their ends.Rose Eveleth is the creator and host of the Flash Forward podcast and the author of Flash Forward: An Illustrated Guide to Possible (And Not So Possible) Tomorrows. You can follow them on Twitter at @roseveleth.Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Follow the podcast (@techwontsaveus) and host Paris Marx (@parismarx) on Twitter, and support the show on Patreon.The podcast is produced by Eric Wickham and part of the Harbinger Media Network.Also mentioned in this episode:Please participate in our listener survey this month to give us a better idea of what you think of the show: https://forms.gle/xayiT7DQJn56p62x7Elon Musk says Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is a big inspiration, but he seems to have missed its message.Karen Hao and Gideon Lichfield explained how Facebook’s PR team nitpicked one of their storiesBooks mentioned: Ruha Benjamin’s Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want and Jimmy Soni’s The Founders: The Story of Paypal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley.The New York Times recently wrote about a group of Luddite teens.Tommy Douglas won CBC’s Greatest Canadian contest for winning public healthcare. You can see the episode here.Support the show

Rose Eveleth, a professional futurologist and host of Flash Forward, dives into the fascinating possibilities and challenges of our future. She tackles everything from the ethics of gene editing to the impact of automation on jobs. The conversation also includes engaging insights on the role of sci-fi in shaping societal views and how we can build community resilience in the face of climate change. Despite the dire topics, Rose offers a hopeful perspective on making the future brighter for everyone.

Rose Eveleth, host of the Flash Forward podcast, dives into the challenges facing New Mexico's chili pepper harvest. She discusses the labor shortage impacting small family farms and the intense work required for picking peppers. The conversation explores the clash between traditional farming methods and the push for automation in harvesting. Eveleth highlights the complexities of mechanizing such a delicate crop while addressing the historical displacement of migrant workers due to agricultural advancements. It's a spicy mix of tradition, innovation, and social justice!

Rose Eveleth, a reporter and host of NPR's Tested, dives into the controversy surrounding women's boxing at the Olympics. She discusses the experiences of boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting, who faced intense scrutiny over gender identity. The conversation tackles the complicated politics of gender testing, cultural biases, and the implications of anti-trans sentiments in sports. Eveleth highlights the societal challenges female athletes endure, revealing how they often become symbols of broader cultural conflicts, overshadowing their sporting achievements.