Mark Zuckerberg recently announced plans to create a new VR ‘Metaverse’, psychedelic sci-fi classic Dune is the film of the moment, and the super-rich are trying to colonise Mars. The influence of science fiction on culture seems stronger than ever – but why does it matter?
In this conversation in the Rebel Wisdom digital campfire, Alexander Beiner talks with sci-fi expert Damien Walter – star of our recent film ‘Dune & The Deeper Meaning of Sci-Fi’ and host of the host of the Science Fiction Podcast. The conversation explores just how influential science fiction h
as been on Silicon Valley, what sci-fi myths can tell us about ourselves, and what we can learn from our most out there visions of utopia and dystopia.Join conversations like these in the Digital Campfire by becoming a member on www.rebelwisdom.co.uk/plans
Check out our first film with Damien, ‘Dune & The Deeper Meaning of Sci-Fi’ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpLAcewRBSE
Check out Damien’s work on https://damiengwalter.com/