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In “The Ministry for the Future,” New Ideas From Ancient Wisdom
When we are bound in a system of reciprocity, not return on investment, we will be closer to being the kind of ancestors future people need.
We believe in the power of stories
Stories for Earth is a climate change podcast that critically engages with stories that can teach us strength and resilience in fighting the climate crisis.
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Interview: Jonathon Keats on His Atlanta River Time Project
Jonathon Keats—an experimental philosopher, artist, and writer—appears on the Stories for Earth podcast to discuss his Atlanta River Time project.
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“How Beautiful We Were” by Imbolo Mbue: Summary & Analysis
How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue is the story of one small African village as it fights for justice from an American oil company.
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Coming Soon: Stories for Earth Season 3
Season 3 of Stories for Earth is coming soon to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher, or wherever you get podcasts. Subscribe for updates on new episodes!
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Interview: Sam Beckbessinger and Simon Nicholson of “Survive the Century”
Sam Beckbessinger and Simon Nicholson are two co-creators of the new video game, Survive the Century, a choose-your-own-adventure game about the climate crisis.
New? Start Here
If you’re new to what we’re doing here, start with the episodes and articles below to learn more about what we’re up to.
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What is Climate Fiction? Cli-Fi and How It Can Help Us Respond to the Climate Crisis
Climate fiction or cli-fi is a form of speculative fiction that centers around climate change. I believe it can help us develop emotional resilience to deal with climate change.
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“Ishmael” by Daniel Quinn, Climate Change, and Moving Beyond a Vision of Doom
Daniel Quinn’s ecofiction masterpiece, Ishmael, tells us how our mindset is destroying the Earth and leaves us with some ideas for a solution.
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“Pacific Edge” by Kim Stanley Robinson: A Future Mythology
Our discussion of Pacific Edge by Kim Stanley Robinson covers a plot summary and explores what our future can look like through this utopian eco fiction novel.
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Where To Get Started With Climate Fiction (Cli-Fi)
Climate fiction is a growing genre, and it can be hard to know where to start. Here are the best cli-fi books, movies, and short stories.