Alternative Future (#2): What Earth in 2125 could look like | Iseult Gillespie
Summary
Host Cheryl Dorsey introduces the solarpunk movement, which envisions a future where nature and technology collaborate. The episode explores optimistic, sustainable visions for Los Angeles, Lagos, and São Paulo in 2125, highlighting innovations like vertical farming and wetland restoration. It argues that optimism grounded in science and community can drive the creation of equitable, harmonious systems.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Cheryl Dorsey and TED Tech playlist
Solarpunk: A hopeful vision for the future
Future LA: Electric transport and solar infrastructure
Future LA: Vertical farming and water management
Future Lagos: Wetland restoration and tidal energy
Future Lagos: Mangrove benefits and sustainable fishing
Future Sao Paulo: Repurposed materials and mycoremediation
Global examples of sustainable urban innovation
Outro and credits for TED Tech episode
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