So the core tenet of Terrapunk is basically expanding ourselves ad-infinitum? You really think more growth, more tech, more population, more capitalism is going to solve our problems?
You're a "hard tech" investor playing by capitalism rules (and benefiting greatly by it) so it's not very hard to get that you're biased already and that you're looking for fantastical ways of using tech + capitalism to fix all of our problems.
Our systems are the problem, hard pill to swallow but this strand of capitalism is the one thing killing us and our planet.
I appreciate the depth and breadth of the Terrapunk philosophy as articulated in this article. It's always enriching to encounter different perspectives on how humanity can navigate its future, especially in an era of rapid technological advancement and unprecedented challenges.
However, I do see some potential oversights in the Terrapunk philosophy. The emphasis on domination of nature and unrestrained expansion, while ambitious, can potentially exacerbate the ecological crises we are currently facing. A future that prioritises human control over natural systems without adequate checks and balances could lead to unintended consequences. The complexity and interdependence of ecological systems require a more nuanced, integrative approach.
This is where Heliogenesis comes in as a compelling alternative. It's rooted in the principle of aligning technological and economic progress with the innate wisdom and balance of natural systems. Heliogenesis envisions a material economy that is not only exponentially greater, but also in harmony with the planet and all its inhabitants. It's about co-evolution, where human innovation and ecological integrity are mutually reinforcing.
At the heart of Heliogenesis is a commitment to solutions that are open, free and commons-based, ensuring that the benefits of innovation are available to all, not just a select few. In a world where the urgency of addressing climate change and social inequality is increasingly apparent, Heliogenesis offers a roadmap to a future that is not only technologically advanced, but also sustainable, equitable and life-affirming.
I invite enthusiasts of futuristic philosophies such as Terrapunk to explore the principles and potential of Heliogenesis (www.heliogenesis.io). There's a space for collaborative dialogue where diverse ideas can converge and spark innovations that are not only technologically profound, but also ecologically and socially regenerative.
Have you read Ted K's 'Anti-Tech Revolution'? Counterarguments to this thesis contained therein point out the chaotic nature of global systems and disastrous unforseen consequences whose probability rapidly approaches 1 when implementing such largescale geoengineering projects.
So the core tenet of Terrapunk is basically expanding ourselves ad-infinitum? You really think more growth, more tech, more population, more capitalism is going to solve our problems?
You're a "hard tech" investor playing by capitalism rules (and benefiting greatly by it) so it's not very hard to get that you're biased already and that you're looking for fantastical ways of using tech + capitalism to fix all of our problems.
Our systems are the problem, hard pill to swallow but this strand of capitalism is the one thing killing us and our planet.
I appreciate the depth and breadth of the Terrapunk philosophy as articulated in this article. It's always enriching to encounter different perspectives on how humanity can navigate its future, especially in an era of rapid technological advancement and unprecedented challenges.
However, I do see some potential oversights in the Terrapunk philosophy. The emphasis on domination of nature and unrestrained expansion, while ambitious, can potentially exacerbate the ecological crises we are currently facing. A future that prioritises human control over natural systems without adequate checks and balances could lead to unintended consequences. The complexity and interdependence of ecological systems require a more nuanced, integrative approach.
This is where Heliogenesis comes in as a compelling alternative. It's rooted in the principle of aligning technological and economic progress with the innate wisdom and balance of natural systems. Heliogenesis envisions a material economy that is not only exponentially greater, but also in harmony with the planet and all its inhabitants. It's about co-evolution, where human innovation and ecological integrity are mutually reinforcing.
At the heart of Heliogenesis is a commitment to solutions that are open, free and commons-based, ensuring that the benefits of innovation are available to all, not just a select few. In a world where the urgency of addressing climate change and social inequality is increasingly apparent, Heliogenesis offers a roadmap to a future that is not only technologically advanced, but also sustainable, equitable and life-affirming.
I invite enthusiasts of futuristic philosophies such as Terrapunk to explore the principles and potential of Heliogenesis (www.heliogenesis.io). There's a space for collaborative dialogue where diverse ideas can converge and spark innovations that are not only technologically profound, but also ecologically and socially regenerative.
What kinds of stories would be considered terrapunk?
Interesting.
Have you read Ted K's 'Anti-Tech Revolution'? Counterarguments to this thesis contained therein point out the chaotic nature of global systems and disastrous unforseen consequences whose probability rapidly approaches 1 when implementing such largescale geoengineering projects.
Also Venus is terrestrial.
Love it! Could be seen as the masculine counterpoint to the very feminine regenerative/circular ethos of solarpunk.
Although I'd drop the individualism-collectivism dichotomy, that's legacy stuff – the internet killed the individual, stop being such a luddite!
Gast's painting "American Progress" is racist as hell and so is this author.
sounds like libertarianism with extra steps! great piece :)