Kim Stanley Robinson: A Science Fiction Prophet Predicts What’s After Capitalism

In this eye-opening conversation with legendary science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson, we explore practical paths to meaningful change in an age of crisis. From local climate action groups to worker-owned cooperatives, Robinson reveals how working alternatives to capitalism are hiding in plain sight. 00:00 Capitalism vs. Feudalism: A Comparison 00:41 Introduction to Mind, Body, Health, and Politics 01:35 Kim Stanley Robinson on Climate Change and Local Action 04:29 Capitalism, Climate, and Utopia: Interconnected Themes 11:27 Historical Perspectives: Genghis Khan and Social Systems 14:56 Marxism and Its Challenges 19:18 Examples of Alternative Systems 23:48 The Role of Democracy and Progressive Taxation 28:02 Literacy and Communication in Modern Society 30:19 The Influence of Right-Wing Talk Radio 32:06 The Power of Oral Tradition and Social Media 34:44 The Art of Compression in Communication 36:08 The Value of Long-Form Novels 38:45 Local Government and Community Involvement 40:01 The Village Homes Experiment 47:13 Reflections on the Current Political ClimateLinks & Resources A Sci-Fi Writer Returns to Earth: ‘The Real Story Is the One Facing Us’ NY Times Village Homes Cooperative, Davis, CA Cool Davis Climate Action Group Mondragon Cooperative Corporation Kerala's Panchayat System of Local Governance Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.org/subscribe