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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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Daron Acemoglu is an acclaimed economist, author, and professor at MIT. In 2024, he received the Nobel Prize in Economics and the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences. His research focuses on the field of political and economic development an... more

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Andrew Yang is an American entrepreneur, lawyer, author and philanthropist, as well as a former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and 2021 New York City mayoral candidate. He is the founder of the Forward Party and Humanity Forward, an organizat... more

Astra Taylor is a documentary filmmaker, writer, and political organizer. Her works include the documentary What is Democracy? and the books The Age of Insecurity: Coming Together as Things Fall Apart and The People’s Platform: Taking Back Power and ... more

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Cory Doctorow is an activist, journalist, and bestselling science fiction author. His books include The Lost Cause, Red Team Blues, The Internet Con, and Picks and Shovels. In 2020, he was inducted into the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall o... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dr. Pooja Dabral
A Buddhist monk, scholar, and assistant professor at Nalanda University.
Nalanda University
Episode: 20. Venerable Dr. Pooja Dabral
Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul
Renowned monk and former translator for the Dalai Lama
Tibet House, New Delhi
Episode: 19. Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul
Sandeep Vaheesan
Legal Director at the Open Markets Institute
Open Markets Institute
Episode: 18. Sandeep Vaheesan
Yanis Varoufakis
Greek economist and political leader
Former Greek Minister of Finance, Democracy in Europe Movement
Episode: 17. Yanis Varoufakis
Nathan Schneider
Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder and a key figure in the Occupy Wall Street movement, focusing on technology, democracy, and religion.
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: 15. Nathan Schneider
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Academy Award nominated, Peabody winning, and two-time Emmy winning documentary filmmaker.
Episode: 14. Elaine McMillion Sheldon

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Dr. Ramesh Srinivasan
Host of Utopias, a UCLA professor and public intellectual, engaging in interdisciplinary conversations that connect technology, empathy, and creative visioning for future societies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 48 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 Statesa month 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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Audience feedback often highlights the podcast as a source of inspiration and hope amid challenging global narratives.
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22. Cory Doctorow
Q: What is the role of the Electronic Frontier Foundation today?
Cory explains that EFF works on tech policy from a civil rights perspective, including privacy and surveillance issues.
22. Cory Doctorow
Q: How do you see your books in relation to the present and future?
Cory emphasizes that science fiction should not be seen as predictive but as a way to contest social relations and inspire change through imagination.
20. Venerable Dr. Pooja Dabral
Q: How can we combat the negative effects of social media?
By practicing meditation that enhances focus and brings insight into reality, we can retain control over our minds.
20. Venerable Dr. Pooja Dabral
Q: What is the significance of being a female monk in today's world?
It promotes the understanding that happiness and compassion can be shared among all, regardless of gender.
19. Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul
Q: What simple practices can help people uncover their inner treasures?
Spending time with good companions and focusing on meaningful materials.

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Exploring the intersections of creativity, technology, and social justice, this podcast engages listeners in innovative and compassionate discussions surrounding our shared future. Conversations feature a diverse array of guests, including artists, activists, scholars, and environmentalists, focusing on how various fields such as science, art, philosophy, and spirituality can collaboratively shape a more equitable world. The podcast lives up to its name by promoting the idea that collective imagination and action can lead to transformative societal changes, empowering listeners to envision and work towards an optimistic future for all.

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2. Astra Taylor
3. Cory Doctorow
4. Dr. Pooja Dabral
5. Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul
6. Sandeep Vaheesan
7. Yanis Varoufakis
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