87. Doomsday Prophets, Curious Inventors, and Dangerous Technologies, with Wayne Faust

What if the street corner doomsayers turned out to be right?Author and musician Wayne Faust and I explore the ideas behind his Calek's Tale trilogy—a compelling blend of post-apocalyptic science fiction, coming-of-age adventure, and philosophical exploration. Our conversation ranges from the double-edged sword of technology to cult psychology, the appeal of certainty in uncertain times, and the eternal tension between tradition and progress. We also discuss why people follow charismatic leaders, whether society can ever put dangerous technologies "back in the box," and how science fiction allows us to ask difficult questions about the future before we are forced to live through the answers.As usual, there are the Big Questions.Books of his we discuss: The Calek's Tale trilogyhttps://waynefaustauthor.com/alternatefutures.substack.comalternatefutures.co.uk