In this thought-provoking YouTube video, join us for the talk “From Capitalist Realism to a Solarpunk Reality: Building the Infrastructures of a Better Future.” We’re diving deep into the intersection of technology, social change, and ecological restoration.

Meet our esteemed panelists:

🌿 André Rosario (he/him) - A hacker, writer, and gardener crafting DIY articles and weaving solarpunk fiction.

🌿 Ariel Kroon (she/her) - An independent settler scholar with a PhD in English, exploring crisis narratives in Canadian post-apocalyptic science fiction.

🌿 Luka Dowell (they/them) - The force behind the Solarpunk Now! podcast, challenging capitalist realism by spotlighting hopeful, radical initiatives.

🌿 Joey Ayoub (he/him) - An activist, writer, and scholar navigating political landscapes during climate collapse.

As solarpunks, we challenge the narrative that change is impossible. Through the insights of our diverse panelists, we explore pathways from capitalist realism to a solarpunk reality, envisioning infrastructures for a sustainable and equitable future.