Ep 3 | Entering the Climateverse: Activism through Alternate Realities

 In this episode, we delve into the creation of The Climateverse, a media platform reporting news from parallel dimensions where humanity is actively taking transformative action on climate and social justice issues. Join us as we explore the vision behind The Climateverse and the potential impact of immersive storytelling on activism. With firsthand insights from The Climateverse creator Alicia Richins, this episode offers insight into the intersection of futures, media, technology, and advocacy to enact positive change.

Timestamps

2:15 – About Alicia Richins and The Climateverse

5:54 – Entry Points into Foresight Work

9:37 – The Ideation and Research Process

12:12 – Positionality

14:13 – Reception and Movement Towards Two-Way Dialogue

17:22 – Promoting Organizations that help Realize Better Futures

19:16 – Aspirations for The Climateverse

21:09 – Staging and Phasing Towards A Vision

23:48 – About NGFP

27:02 – Bringing Futures into Workshops

28:38 – Events and Initiatives Coming Up for The Climateverse

29:30 – The Crisis of Climate Anxiety and Grief

Organizations & Initiatives Mentioned in This Episode

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