Plastics

Stephen Corwin
  • 5.0 (2)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

Through the lens of complexity, Stephen Corwin explores collapsing meaning and the unsettling topography of contemporary society via alternative visions for architecture, the built environment, traditions, food, agriculture, work, relationships, and technology.

Episodes

  1. #6 - Terrarium World

    09/09/2024

    #6 - Terrarium World

    Stephen discusses the terrariumization of the modern world and explores the possibility of living a meaningful life detached from our natural environment.

    25 min
  2. #5 - Energy

    04/25/2024

    #5 - Energy

    Stephen responds to an essay by Marc Andreessen, to his belief that "energy is life", and to the idea that the more we have of it, the better off we are.

    39 min
  3. #4 - The Ash Tree

    02/02/2024

    #4 - The Ash Tree

    Stephen discusses complex ecosystems, and the challenges involved in maintaining and advocating for them.

    46 min
  4. #3 - Vanilla Extract

    01/24/2024

    #3 - Vanilla Extract

    Stephen discusses the link between the products and activities we enjoy and the stories that give them meaning.

    15 min
  5. #2 - Snow Removal

    01/17/2024

    #2 - Snow Removal

    Stephen discusses Montreal's snow removal program, and the ethical and cultural implications of radical environmental modification.

    27 min
  6. #1 - Plastics, and the Cult of Progress

    01/13/2024

    #1 - Plastics, and the Cult of Progress

    Stephen kicks off a new chapter for Plastics by revisiting an old one.

    13 min
  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
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About

Through the lens of complexity, Stephen Corwin explores collapsing meaning and the unsettling topography of contemporary society via alternative visions for architecture, the built environment, traditions, food, agriculture, work, relationships, and technology.

Information

  • Creator
    Stephen Corwin
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephen Corwin
  • Show Website
    Plastics