Mind Body Health & Politics

In this eye-opening conversation with legendary science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson, we explore practical paths to meaningful change in an age of crisis. From local climate action groups to worker-owned cooperatives, Robinson reveals how working alternatives to capitalism are hiding in plain sight.00:00 Capitalism vs. Feudalism: A Comparison00:41 Introduction to Mind, Body, Health, and Politics01:35 Kim Stanley Robinson on Climate Change and Local Action04:29 Capitalism, Climate, and Utopia: Interconnected Themes11:27 Historical Perspectives: Genghis Khan and Social Systems14:56 Marxism and Its Challenges19:18 Examples of Alternative Systems23:48 The Role of Democracy and Progressive Taxation28:02 Literacy and Communication in Modern Society30:19 The Influence of Right-Wing Talk Radio32:06 The Power of Oral Tradition and Social Media34:44 The Art of Compression in Communication36:08 The Value of Long-Form Novels38:45 Local Government and Community Involvement40:01 The Village Homes Experiment47:13 Ref