Vandana Singh

Emil P. Torres, a philosopher focused on existential risks, discusses the potentially perilous promises of techno-utopian visions, signifying the dangers in billionaire-driven aspirations for immortality and space colonization. Vandana Singh, a physics professor and speculative fiction writer, critiques these ideologies, emphasizing their effects on ordinary lives and the importance of grassroots alternatives. Both explore the consequences of alienation from nature and advocate for community-driven solutions instead of elite fantasies, raising questions on equity in future tech.

In this engaging conversation, author and physics professor Vandana Singh shares her insights into speculative fiction and its power to inspire climate optimism. She articulates a vivid narrative about humanity's interconnectedness with the planet, urging listeners to envision a sustainable future. Through poignant stories, Singh emphasizes the emotional threads that bind us and the urgent need for collective action. She crafts a hopeful vision for Earth’s renewal, weaving together dreams of connection and the call for environmental restoration.