@lowtech look who's here! And how are you these days?
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@alberto_cottica Fascinated to see that you, too, have an interest in science fiction. Not "just a hobby", the realm of the imagination may be a key route to reclaiming agency from the oligarchs. https://tldr.nettime.org/@lowtech/116185877417634512
@lowtech agreed. And neither did I know you liked SF too. My hobby: writing economic analysis of SF novels :-)
@alberto_cottica There's lots to talk about here! Presumably you're aware of the (presentationally populist, but analytically interesting) podcast work of SF critic Damien Walter? And, of course, that of Cory Doctorow, (who was very helpful with of one of my Kickstarter projects)? I'm currently working on the notion of psychic civil defence—the idea that in an Imagination War (which I believe we're in) societies must adopt active measures to defend their cohesion and cognitive and cultural capabilities. I'm an advocate of participatory activities. Perhaps we should arrange a call some time!
@lowtech I see you your psychic civil defence and raise my https://scifieconomicslab.net/ :-D
@alberto_cottica It's great to know others are thinking about similar issues. Let's make space for a chat in early course.
@lowtech gladly. And to the complete the tour, this is the other massive project looming in my life since 2022: https://thereef.brussels
@alberto_cottica Hey, I'm still here, and doing okay, but, obviously, somewhat concerned with the overall state of play. (Political, Economic, Social, and Technological!)