Plastics

Stephen Corwin
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  • Sociedad y cultura

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.

Episodios

  1. 31 jul

    #7 - The dystopia of abundance

    Abundance is trendy these days. Now it's being hijacked by AI proponents to sell us on a utopian vision for the future. Note: Apologies for the less-than-ideal recording quality. We moved and are in the process of setting up a new studio.

    #7 - The dystopia of abundance

  2. 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.

    #6 - Terrarium World

  3. 25/04/2024

    #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.

    #5 - Energy

  4. 02/02/2024

    #4 - The Ash Tree

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

    #4 - The Ash Tree

  5. 24/01/2024

    #3 - Vanilla Extract

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

    #3 - Vanilla Extract

  6. 17/01/2024

    #2 - Snow Removal

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

    #2 - Snow Removal

  7. 13/01/2024

    #1 - Plastics, and the Cult of Progress

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

    #1 - Plastics, and the Cult of Progress
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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.

Información

  • Creador
    Stephen Corwin
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    7
  • Clasificación
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  • Copyright
    © Stephen Corwin
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    Plastics