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"There is no consensus on what constitutes a better future or how to
cultivate one – such nebulous concepts can really only be interpreted
through the prism of personal situation. Clean energy, universal access
to medical services and education, being well clothed, well fed and
having basic rights are some of the essentials any civilised individual
would ask for before branching off into their own wish list.
Right now, in the midst of lockdown, the overriding drive is,
understandably, for a return to normality and the stability it brings.
But there is a growing awareness that things cannot carry on as before.
We are more mindful of the natural world and the effect we’ve had on it,
conscious of how other people matter to us, and awake to consumerism’s
unearned dominance in our lives. We need to examine the potential for
more enduring and sustainable futures. And science fiction certainly
spends plenty of time looking for future paradises, even if we don’t
always get there."
Some great recommendations here. And a few I was already planning to
read soon!
Share and enjoy,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://www.xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
http://www.glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
http://www.sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
