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more about #utopias Klebert L. Hall: Of course it's easier to write about a dystopia than a utopia. Dystopias are eminently believable, while trying to make a utopia seem like there's a ... more » Pope John Peeps II: The funny thing about the Thomas More's Utopia is that the whole thing isn't what people think it is. It's very subtly satirical in places, and someti... more » RolandCWagner: Needless to say that I agree with you. Even worlds just tending towards utopia are a heavy work, though imho easier to build/use than "real" utopias b... more » Dr Emilio Lizardo: KSR has been getting a little preachy lately but I really like his stuff in general. he seems to be trying to right about how we got to the utopia in... more » Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.: This is one of the best things I've read in ages. He's right, and he said it well. +1, Kim. #kimstanleyrobinson more » strideo: Most science fiction I've read doesn't necessarily take place in a dystopia or a utopia but in some form of society that is pretty much somewhere in b... more » LittleDragon: Color me intrigued. I like my dystopian stories but am always looking for some one to prove that utopias can be as interesting. #kimstanleyrobinson more » Daveinva: While I count myself as a huge fan of the Mars Trilogy, the unfortunate truth is that every time KSR decided to write about his "utopia" in the novels... more » tonytown: this post actually made me go 'squeeee'. apparently, it won't be out until Dec 29th, though. i'm going to have to build an advent calender just for th... more » Lassus: Ohmigod ohmigod ohmigod... A new Robinson book that's actually out in space? WOOOOHOOOOOO YAY SPACESHIPS #kimstanleyrobinson more » Zyg: Yes, this is somewhat true. But what would you rather read? #kimstanleyrobinson more » Greasy Breakfast: This is so very true. Post-apocalypticism is very played out. Utopianism, as a contrast to our so very dystopic world, is the new trend in speculative... more » Aurangzeb: Wait, there's a new KSR book? One that harkens back to the Mars Trilogy and doesn't involve the environment? Count me in. more » Klebert L. Hall: Nader's always been about making people do things because "he knows better than them". Same old, same old. -Kle. more » Pegritz: I'm not a big Ralph Nader fan, but this actually sounds kind of intriguing. more » Aidan_: It's just as fantastical as the idea of somebody like Tony Stark or Bruce Wayne becoming a selfless hero. Nothing would thrill me more than to have t... more » Franklin Harris: It's the anti-"Atlas Shrugged." I bet that prude Nader didn't even put in any sex scenes. more » J_Frank_Parnell: Nader's completely lost his marbles. It's sad to watch someone clinging to sanity by his fingernails. more » OlavRokne: Wow. I didn't know Ralph Nader felt the need to write Mary Sue fanfic. more » Boas_MC: Um, not to diss the guy who got seat belts into all our cars, but this seems to fall into the sort of undemocratic individual-hero-worship that allows... more » -
#quoteoftheday
Kim Stanley Robinson: Dystopian Fiction Is For Slackers
Gallileo's Dream author Kim Stanley Robinson explains why writing about utopias is much, much harder than writing about dystopias, but also much more worthwhile if we're planning on having descendants around to read our stories in the future. More » -
#ralphnader
Did Ralph Nader Write The Weirdest Science Fiction Story Of The Year?
Today sees the publication of Ralph Nader's utopian future/alternate history, Only The Super-Rich Can Save Us! The 736-page epic ends with third parties winning elections, corporations being neutered, and America being saved. Oh, and Yoko Ono creates a mind-expanding logo. More » -
#ecotopia
The Eco-Paradise That Never Was
Back in the 1970s, eco-idealists dared to dream big. Just check out this fantastic concept art from the never-produced movie version of Ernest Callenbach's classic novel Ecotopia. Gallery below.
