EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 25 MIN
Goodbye, dystopia. Hello, 'thrutopia'
from What On Earth
Tired of stories about bleak, hopeless futures? You’re not alone. Writers are ditching dystopian narratives for a fresh take on climate fiction. Enter ‘thrutopia,’ a new genre that aims to chart a middle path through the worst impacts of climate change. And maybe even envision a future where humanity both survives and thrives. Climate writer Sanjana Sekhar and media watcher Lucy Stone talk about getting more ‘thrutopia’ onto screens and bookshelves.
What this episode covers
Tired of stories about bleak, hopeless futures? You’re not alone. Writers are ditching dystopian narratives for a fresh take on climate fiction. Enter ‘thrutopia,’ a new genre that aims to chart a middle path through the worst impacts of climate change. And maybe even envision a future where humanity both survives and thrives. Climate writer Sanjana Sekhar and media watcher Lucy Stone talk about getting more ‘thrutopia’ onto screens and bookshelves.
NOW PLAYING
Goodbye, dystopia. Hello, 'thrutopia'
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Apr 22, 2025 ·32m
Feb 27, 2025 ·0m
Sep 20, 2024 ·57m
Aug 7, 2024 ·16m