#23 – Overpopulation and Environmental Collapse

S3E5: Modern Sci-Fi Television A Reader's History of Science Fiction

In this episode, I review the recent history and current status of science fiction on television during the streaming era. TV recommendation: The Orville
  1. S3E5: Modern Sci-Fi Television
  2. S3E4: Larry Niven Interview
  3. S3E3: Cameron Kunzelman Discusses Sci-Fi Video Games
  4. S3E2: Robert Silverberg Interview
  5. S3E1: Jim Harris Discusses the Classics of Sci-Fi

In the 60s and 70s, awareness of environmental issues was rising, and that was reflected in the New Wave of science fiction. Of particular note were overpopulation and pollution (leading to widespread environmental collapse). In this episode, we explore the highlights of this subgenre.

Book recommendation: Stand on Zanzibar by John Brunner

Other books mentioned:
Make Room! Make Room! by Harry Harrison
The Sheep Look Up by John Brunner
The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi

Paolo Bacigalupi interview on The Windup Girl

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About Alex R. Howe

I'm a full-time astrophysicist and a part-time science fiction writer.
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1 Response to #23 – Overpopulation and Environmental Collapse

  1. Wyrd Smythe's avatar Wyrd Smythe says:

    And the very obscure Half Past Human and The Godwhale by T.J. Bass.

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