Solarpunk, eco-anarchist ideals, ‘Fully Automated Luxury Communism,’ and a resource-based economy. When capitalism and nation-states become irrelevant. — The world right now appears to be on the verge of some fundamental shift. A devastating war is raging, revolutions and civil unrest are spreading across the globe, an increasing number of people are struggling to afford basic necessities, and the next hunger crisis could claim millions of lives.

As long as capitalism reigns supreme, poverty, hunger, and inequality will not disappear. People will keep dying. — While many of us feel like there is something inherently wrong with this world — a world built on the endless pursuit of profits and growth —die-hard capitalists, neoliberals, and other free-market enthusiasts would have us believe that this system is the best that we can hope for. That this…

Human hibernation could save countless lives, allow us to visit other stars, and conserve the environment. Is it possible? — Almost a century ago, something extraordinary occurred in the Pskov region of northwestern Russia, where food was often scarce and hunger omnipresent. As soon as the first snow of the year fell, some farming families gathered around a fire. Not to talk to each other or socialize, but to sleep…

The age of capitalism seems to be coming to an end. Anarchism might be the solution. Could it actually work, or is it just a utopian dream? — In a recent article, we discussed the basic characteristics of anarchism as well as some common misconceptions: “F**k the Police” — Anarchism and the Misunderstood Vision of a Society Without Government The world seems beyond repair. Is the age of anarchism dawning?antoniomelonio.medium.com

Building a Solarpunk society: Politics and the new world order. — Solarpunk is revolutionary, ecological, and social. It aspires to change the world and create a better one — a more sustainable and happier future for us and those who come after. A world in which people live in harmony with each other and nature. …

The world seems beyond repair. Is the age of anarchism dawning? — What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word anarchism? What do you imagine? If I may speculate, you are probably picturing burning cars, shattered glass, crime, and pure and utter chaos. After all, in media and social discourse, that is what is most commonly…

How a science fiction genre turned into a radical social movement. Join the revolution! — The world is looking very bleak right now. Conflicts, wars, impending famines, discrimination, economic decline — the list goes on. The future, like the present, provides little reason for optimism. All the more important is a new movement that is about to change the world. This movement is known as…

A serene lake turned into a cheap post-Soviet perversion of an amusement park. — We humans have largely lost contact with nature. We have forgotten that we are a part of it. We see ourselves as something special, as the crown of creation, but we forget that we, too, are products of nature. And so we don’t mind destroying it for our own enjoyment. …

Cheap and efficient airborne wind energy has the potential to provide power for a Solarpunk future. — Wind energy is a fundamental part of the global transition to renewable energy. Wind turbines produce clean, basically unlimited power and, when combined with solar energy and other alternative energy sources, have the potential to transform our planet for the better. Coal, oil, and gas are slowly becoming obsolete; the…