What are the superfoods of tomorrow, and how will we produce a wide variety of inexpensive food for an ever-growing population, on an unforgiving earth?STORY EXCERPT:Excerpt from “Surrounded by Dolphins” by Adrian McCauley, from UbiquiCity:

Episode 7: Interview with Lauren Teffeau

Oct 27th, 2018 57m 26s

A conversation with Lauren Teffeau, author of the recently-released near-future science fiction novel "Implanted." Topics covered include digital convergence, neural implant technology, online privacy, climate change, the law of digital recency

Episode 6: Augmented Reality

Oct 16th, 2018 47m 1s

An Augmented Reality can be understood as a digitally-produced “layer” or “display screen” interposed by specialized hardware between you and the physical world. The potential of this emerging technology to enhance the ease and quality of life

Episode 5: Futurecasting through Science Fiction

Sep 27th, 2018 31m 9s

A look at the uses of Science Fiction to predict and influence the future, featuring insights from Yuval Harari, Berit Anderson, Douglas Rushkoff, Pat Cadigan and Stephen Oram. Story excerpt from "The World Set Free" by H.G. Wells.MUSIC"Cana

Episode 4: Capitalist Realism ft. Michael Utvich

Sep 15th, 2018 43m 19s

A discussion with writer and interactive media consultant Michael Utvich, examining the future of labor, employment, identity, and Capitalist Realism in the age of advanced automation.SOURCES & LINKSCapitalist Realism: Is There No Alternati

Episode 3: 3D Printing

Aug 29th, 2018 26m 53s

A look at 3D Printing, examining its history, the current state of the art, and the far-reaching implications of its future in the coming century. Includes excerpt from Murray Leinster's "Things Pass By."

Episode 2: Author Chat 1

Aug 21st, 2018 28m 52s

What is Fractopian Fiction, and why do you write it? An in-depth chat with Fractopian Fiction writers Antony Copeland, Adrian McCauley and Shawn Koch.Part 2 of this episode is available to Patreon subscribers at https://www.patreon.com/fracto