The Speculist

This episode Phil and Stephen had the opportunity to interview author and space entrepreneur James C. Bennett.

We had a lot to talk about:

• Are we living in the Chinese Century?

• The dangers of utopianism for Singularity enthusiasts.

• Why, instead of a utopia we'll probably "muddle through" to the Singularity as Joel Garreau suggested in his book, Radical Evolution.

  Here's the Speculist book review for Radical Evolution.

• How notions of trust between nations might figure into the immigration mess.

• The future of the Anglosphere in Space.

• Future projects that James C. Bennett is considering.

• This was the first show in which we were able to have outside callers. Our callers were the Speculist's own Kathy Hanson who also blogs at Beyond Words; Will Brown of The Warrior Class blog; and Andrew S - who frequently comments right here at The Speculist. Thanks to all callers for your thoughtful questions!

As always, we are showcasing up-and-coming musicians. This episode its "Judy's Got A Stickshift" from The Hot Rods.

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