Plastics

About Plastics

Through the lens of complexity, Stephen Corwin explores collapsing meaning and the unsettling topography of contemporary society via alternative visions for architecture, the built environment, traditions, food, agriculture, work, relationships, and technology.

Publisher

Stephen Corwin

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jan 2024

Latest episode

31 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Jul 2026

   #7 - The dystopia of abundance

   Abundance is trendy these days. Now it's being hijacked by AI proponents to sell us on a utopian vision for the future. Note: Apologies for the less-than-ideal recording quality. We moved and are in the process of setting up a new studio.

2. 

   9 Sept 2024

   #6 - Terrarium World

   Stephen discusses the terrariumization of the modern world and discusses the possibility of living a meaningful life detached from our natural environment.

3. 

   25 Apr 2024

   #5 - Energy

   Stephen responds to an essay by Marc Andreessen, to his belief that "energy is life", and to the idea that the more we have of it, the better off we are.

4. 

   2 Feb 2024

   #4 - The Ash Tree

   Stephen discusses complex ecosystems, and the challenges involved in maintaining and advocating for them.

5. 

   24 Jan 2024

   #3 - Vanilla Extract

   Stephen discusses the link between the products and activities we enjoy and the stories that give them meaning.

6. 

   17 Jan 2024

   #2 - Snow Removal

   Stephen discusses Montreal's snow removal program, and the ethical and cultural implications of radical environmental modification.

7. 

   13 Jan 2024

   #1 - Plastics, and the Cult of Progress

   Stephen kicks off a new chapter for Plastics by revisiting an old one.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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