Issue #4 (December 2021)
THE FUTURIAN Issue #4
The Editorial page can be accessed here.
This edition of The Futurian was inspired by the public reaction to the pandemic. As it first arose, it was met by shock and disbelief, soon to be followed by anger that the public hadn't been adequately warned, and more importantly, that governments weren't prepared for such an eventuality. That led us to consider what other disasters, presently foreseeable, are we not preparing for? What other blind side risks are we not paying attention to? What could we reasonably anticipate and prepare for? There are a series of linked articles articles that examine some of these risks:
We start with three articles that examine a series of blind side risks that can be ascribed to natural causes:
Charlotte Aguilar-Millan examines the consequences of a solar storm and a life without electricity. Click here to access the article.
Tyler Mongan asks if we could be blindsided by a White Arctic wild card scenario. Click here to access the article.
David Bengston looks at the consequences of abrupt climate change. Click here to access the article.
We then continue with four articles where the blind side risks can be ascribed to human agency:
Paul Tero considers whether accessible nuclear fusion could upend our world. Click here to access the article.
Guy Garrud asks if we are ready for a world without coffee. Click here to access the article.
Kevin Jae reviews the course of potential future pandemics. Click here to access the article.
Stephen Aguilar-Millan wonders if 'Greenlash' could derail the climate. Click here to access the article.
We hope that you enjoy this range of articles. Please feel free to contact us if you have any feedback on the articles, or if you would like to write for future editions of The Futurian.
Stephen Aguilar-Millan
[email protected]
The Editorial page can be accessed here.
This edition of The Futurian was inspired by the public reaction to the pandemic. As it first arose, it was met by shock and disbelief, soon to be followed by anger that the public hadn't been adequately warned, and more importantly, that governments weren't prepared for such an eventuality. That led us to consider what other disasters, presently foreseeable, are we not preparing for? What other blind side risks are we not paying attention to? What could we reasonably anticipate and prepare for? There are a series of linked articles articles that examine some of these risks:
We start with three articles that examine a series of blind side risks that can be ascribed to natural causes:
Charlotte Aguilar-Millan examines the consequences of a solar storm and a life without electricity. Click here to access the article.
Tyler Mongan asks if we could be blindsided by a White Arctic wild card scenario. Click here to access the article.
David Bengston looks at the consequences of abrupt climate change. Click here to access the article.
We then continue with four articles where the blind side risks can be ascribed to human agency:
Paul Tero considers whether accessible nuclear fusion could upend our world. Click here to access the article.
Guy Garrud asks if we are ready for a world without coffee. Click here to access the article.
Kevin Jae reviews the course of potential future pandemics. Click here to access the article.
Stephen Aguilar-Millan wonders if 'Greenlash' could derail the climate. Click here to access the article.
We hope that you enjoy this range of articles. Please feel free to contact us if you have any feedback on the articles, or if you would like to write for future editions of The Futurian.
Stephen Aguilar-Millan
[email protected]