In this episode of Futureverse, Molly Wood and Ramanan Raghavendran interview author Stephen Markley to dive deep into his novel, The Deluge. Through a meticulous exploration of a progressively destabilizing world, Markley illustrates the possible futures we might face if we fail to act on climate now.
They also discuss the American-centric narrative, climate denialism, surveillance capitalism, and the political dimensions of climate action.
Time stamps and the full transcript are below. This episode is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Show Notes
(00:10) Stephen Markley Discusses The Deluge
(05:49) The Frightening Reality of Methane Hydrates and Climate Change
(14:55) Crafting Climate Fiction to Emotionally Engage Readers
(25:10) The Impact of Surveillance Capitalism on Society and Democracy
(30:33) Influences and Inspirations Behind Stephen Markley's Writing Journey
(32:44) Climate Fiction's Coastal Differences and Future Urban Resilience
