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Utopias with Dr. Ramesh Srinivasan

Ramesh Srinivasan
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The Utopias Podcast with Dr. Ramesh Srinivasan

In the wake of an era where alarmism and crisis branding sells - whether in relation to climate change, new technologies, or polarization, we have a huge opportunity to embrace our capacity for innovation, empathy, and compassion towards one another. To get there it is high time to have creative, productive, and truly progressive conversations about ... more

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Recent Guests

Douglas Rushkoff
Author, documentarian, journalist; author of Survival of the Richest, Escape Fantasies of the Tech Billionaires, Team Human
Institute of the Future (fellow) / Laboratory for Digital Humanism at CUNY Queens College
Episode: 30. Douglas Rushkoff
Ethan Zuckerman
Professor, organizer, journalist focused on digital public infrastructure and Global Voices
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Episode: 29. Ethan Zuckerman
Kaiser Kuo
Chinese American journalist, podcaster, and musician
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Episode: 27. Kaiser Kuo
Erick Huerta
Telecommunications rights lawyer and expert on community media.
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Episode: 26. Peter Bloom and Erick Huerta
Peter Bloom
Telecommunications rights activist and coordinator of Rhizomatica.
Rhizomatica
Episode: 26. Peter Bloom and Erick Huerta
Daron Acemoglu
Prominent economist and Nobel Prize winner known for his work on political institutions and economics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Episode: 25. Daron Acemoglu
Andrew Yang
Political figure and entrepreneur known for advocating for universal basic income and addressing technology's impact on society.
Forward Party
Episode: 24. Andrew Yang
Astra Taylor
Artist, filmmaker, writer, and political organizer
Episode: 23. Astra Taylor
Cory Doctorow
Science fiction author, activist, and journalist
Episode: 22. Cory Doctorow

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • The podcast I’ve been waiting for

    Smart people not just talking about what is wrong but how to understand and think about it—and more importantly what we can do about it. How wonderful to finally find a place that honors the power of the human imagination to roam free and create ideas about what we want and how to get there. This is how good change happens.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RKD2772
    United States10 months ago
  • Genuine

    First was introduced to the show and even the Host/Professor via TYT.

    I really connected with the way he speaks and poses moments of question. I am eager to see what else I will learn and expand on.

    Thank you for your dedication and effort!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MelaGW
    United States2 years ago

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Smart, thought-provoking interviews that explore big ideas with clarity and humanity.
High-quality guests and a steady, rigorous pace—great for guests who want to share nuanced perspectives.
The host asks thoughtful questions and connects technology, culture, and democracy in a way that invites practical action.

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30. Douglas Rushkoff
Q: What does a Team Human future look like, and how do we shift from activism to care?
Rushkoff articulates the shift from activist disruption to palliative care and mutual aid, emphasizing care as a strategic, sustained approach to co-metamorphosis with technology and society.
30. Douglas Rushkoff
Q: What do you see as the core threat and opportunity of AI in our current era?
AI represents a new member of the ecosystem that could be either a partner or a tool of extractive systems; the discussion centers on redefining humanity's role and designing interactions that respect life, non-human intelligences, and ethical co-evolution.
30. Douglas Rushkoff
Q: How did the overlap between psychedelic culture and technology influence the design of early interfaces and the web?
He explains that psychedelic thinkers helped imagine data networks as navigable spaces, contributing to the conceptual leap from isolated computers to a connected library and eventually the world wide web, with counterculture communities designing user experiences.
30. Douglas Rushkoff
Q: So tell us about your bohemian or counter-cultural background and how it shaped your path.
Rushkoff details his Princeton years, exposure to psychedelic culture, and how early exposure to figures like Leary and McKenna fused with technology work to connect counterculture and computing, ultimately guiding his focus on human-centered tech and social justice.
29. Ethan Zuckerman
Q: What is your assessment of the current state of tech power and oligarchy in relation to politics?
Tech power is becoming more diffuse and concentrated at the same time; while there are pockets of competition (e.g., TikTok challenging established platforms), the overall ecosystem shows deep concentration of influence, which demands new institutional and design approaches to ensure public interests are served.

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The show centers on thoughtful, interdisciplinary conversations about humanity's possible futures, emphasizing innovation, empathy, and collaboration across science, culture, and policy. Episodes commonly explore technology's societal impact, democratic vitality, and the ethics of modern life, often weaving in economics, activism, and art to imagine humane, inclusive directions for the planet. Noteworthy is the host's emphasis on human-centered approaches, countercultural perspectives, and practical pathways for mutual aid, with guests ranging from economists and technologists to journalists and activists to illuminate diverse routes to a better future.

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