Can 'planetary civics' save us from techno-catastrophe?
From Philosopher's Zone by ABC
February 18, 2026 · 43 min
About this episode
The episode explores a positive yet critical perspective on global issues related to technology and climate change.
Most of us are a little anxious these days - and for good reason, as advances in technology and the rising intensity of climate change are set to cause massive upheavals on our planet. But this week we're hearing a 'post-humanist' perspective on global issues that's positive without being blindly optimistic, and critical without giving in to despair.
Topics covered
- technology
- climate change
- post-humanism
- global issues
- optimism
- despair
Keywords
- planetary civics
- techno-catastrophe
- anxiety
- upheaval
- post-humanist perspective
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC
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