Samantha Harvey
Author of the Booker Prize-winning novel Orbital, which imagines the inner lives of astronauts on the ISS.
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Nov 18, 2024 • 21min
Booker prize winner Samantha Harvey: "political choices are sculpting the surface of the earth"
Samantha Harvey, the 2024 Booker Prize winner for her novel "Orbital," explores how our political choices impact the Earth and beyond. She critiques Elon Musk's vision for an individualistic future as problematic. Harvey discusses the significance of the International Space Station's de-orbiting, marking a shift in international cooperation. The discussion dives deep into humanity's role in environmental issues and the influence of literature, reflecting on how political narratives shape personal identities and societal values.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 26min
’Rapture and beauty’: a writer's portrait of the International Space Station
Samantha Harvey, author of the Booker Prize shortlisted novel Orbital, sets her narrative aboard an International Space Station-like vessel. She delves into the contrasts astronauts face, balancing the awe of space with daily life’s mundanity. Harvey discusses how distance offers new insights on climate change and humanity's vulnerability against nature. She emphasizes the emotional depth of astronauts, urging a deeper connection to their journeys and the importance of environmental stewardship.
