On Ecotopia with Ernest Callenbach

MP3 Download Here we delve into Ernest Callenbach's novel Ecotopia which is set in a region seceded from the United States in 1980. Ecotopia, comprising Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, is a decentralized, ecologically conscious society with stable state systems, such as total recycling of waste into fertilizer. The Ecotopians value technology responsibly, work 20 hours a week, and have equal incomes. They are governed by a woman-led party, the Survivalists, focusing on biological survival. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of ecological consciousness, the challenges of secession, and the need for a shift in societal values and economic systems. (hosted by Ray Couture and Justine Willis Toms)   Bio   Ernest Callenbach (1929 - 2012) was an American author, film critic, editor, and simple living adherent. He became famous due to his internationally successful semi-utopian novel Ecotopia.   Ernest Callenbach's books include:  Ecotopia (Banyan Tree Boo