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Plutopians Jon and Scoop converse with Bruce Sterling, renowned for his cyberpunk novels. The discussion delves into Sterling’s interests beyond cyberpunk, including industrial design, steampunk, Frida Kahlo, and space exploration.… The post Bruce Sterling: Cyberpunk, Space, and Design first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

David Miles, a British immunologist, joins the Plutopia podcast to discuss vaccines and vaccine hesitancy, sharing insights from his book, How Vaccines Work. The conversation covers the history of vaccine… The post David Miles: How Vaccines Work first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Investigative journalist James Ball is no stranger to bullshit. In his 2017 book, Post Truth: How Bullshit Conquered the World, he explains how the political left and right tend to… The post James Ball: How Bullshit Conquered the World first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

On this episode of the Plutopia Podcast, Jon and Scoop discuss current politics, the charm of vintage sci-fi movies, and the importance of reducing social media usage. They reflect on… The post A Plutopian Juncture first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Nate Wilcox has many opinions and he is not afraid to use them all. Nate joins the Plutopia podcast this time as we discuss politics, politicians, and other dangerous predators.… The post Nate Wilcox: Realpolitik first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Ian Forrester, a member of the BBC’s R&D Advisory Team, focuses on open innovation and disruptive opportunities, working with startups and early adopters. With a history at the BBC World… The post Ian Forrester: Media R&D first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

In this episode of the Plutopia Podcast, the hosts revisit an interview with the late Stanton Friedman, a prominent nuclear physicist and UFO investigator who lectured extensively on his research… The post Stanton Friedman on UFOs first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

In this episode of the Plutopia Podcast, Jon and Scoop discuss the origin of the name “Plutopia” as well as the organization, and its connection to digital convergence. We also… The post Plutopian History, Analog Media, and Attacks on Democracy first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

In this episode of the Plutopia podcast, hosts Scoop Sweeney, Wendy Grossman, and Jon Lebkowsky have an open discussion without a guest, considering what’s buzzing at the moment. The conversation… The post The Plutopian Buzz first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Contemporary media artist Patrick Lichty returns for another conversation with Plutopians Scoop and Jon. In this conversation, we discuss the current state of digital art. Pat is a Contemporary Media… The post Patrick Lichty: Digital Art first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

In this episode of the Plutopia Podcast, hosts Jon and Scoop engage in a wide-ranging discussion covering various topics, including the ongoing ransomware attack at Ascension Seton hospitals, solar flares,… The post Plutopian Jam: Worms Ate Our Brains first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

ACLU Senior Policy Analyst Jay Stanley joins the Plutopia podcast this time. Jay works with the ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, where he researches, writes, and speaks about technology-related… The post Jay Stanley: Privacy and Civil Liberties first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Madeline Bocaro describes herself as a passionate fan of rock music. In this episode of the Plutopia podcast, she explains her passion for all things rock and roll. We also… The post Madeline Bocaro: Infinite Yoko first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

In this episode of the Plutopia podcast, hosts Jon Lebkowsky, Wendy Grossman, and Scoop Sweeney discuss with guest Mike Nelson, a senior fellow at Carnegie Asia, the evolution and impact… The post Mike Nelson: Technology Policy first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

This time on the Plutopia podcast, our evil alien overlords, Jon and Scoop, talk about their favorite science fiction films and TV series. The post Science Friction! first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Filmmaker Friedrich Moser is on a crusade for truth. His new film “How to Build a Truth Engine” features investigators from the fields of technology, journalism, folklore and neuroscience who… The post Friedrich Moser: How to Build a Truth Engine first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

In her new book, Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care., Susannah Fox focuses on the health care needs of patients and caregivers. She points… The post Susannah Fox: Rebel Health first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

On the March 21st Plutopia Livestream, woke Plutopians discussed the financial woes of that orange-haired politician, the Biden impeachment hearings, RFK Junior, student loans, the University of Austin, South by… The post Woke Plutopians Wax Philosophical! first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

David Gans has a long history of making music, writing about music, and broadcasting music. He recently added a new entry to his musical résumé, teaching “Psychedelia and Groove: The… The post David Gans: Psychedelia and Groove first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Jen Persson is director of the UK Civil Liberties Group, Defend Digital Me. She campaigns for a safe, fair, and transparent collection of children’s data in education and elsewhere. What… The post Jen Persson: Defend Digital Me first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

This time on the Plutopia Podcast, Jake Dunagan joins us as we explore the future of governance and democracy. This podcast is from the Plutopia Live webcast on 2/22/2024. Jake… The post Jake Dunagan: Politics and Governance first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

This time on the Plutopia podcast, we investigate Texans’ love affair with high school football. Football culture… Capture the energy of high school football in Texas, and you could power… The post Football Feverish first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Moira Meltzer-Cohen has provided legal services for persons arrested in the course of justice struggles, including Indigenous communities and social movement groups. Moira Meltzer-Cohen: I mean, it doesn’t just contribute… The post Moira Meltzer-Cohen: Justice Struggles first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Dr Richard Bartle is Honorary Professor of Computer Game Design at the University of Essex, UK. He co-created the first virtual world, MUD or multi-user dungeon, a progenitor of the… The post Richard Bartle: Virtual Worlds first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Renshin Bunce is a Soto Zen Buddhist Priest who received Dharma transmission in 2013. She worked as a hospice chaplain from 2010 until she retired in 2022. Her latest book… The post Renshin Bunce: Remembering Myogen Steve Stücky first appeared on Plutopia News Network .