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Surfing the Future: Todd Medema discusses how to be hopeful in the age of climate change

Surfing the Future: Todd Medema discusses how to be hopeful in the age of climate change

Update: 2025-11-05
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In this conversation, Todd Medema discusses his debut novel HOW TO SURF A HURRICANE, exploring with host Lee Schneider the techniques of writing a solarpunk thriller and the role technology might have in addressing climate change. Todd emphasizes the importance of hope and human resilience in solarpunk narratives, contrasting this approach with the often dystopian views prevalent in other science fiction genres. The discussion also delves into the current state of science fiction writing and publishing.

Visit Todd's author website and check out the wiki with details about the characters and story. Learn more about his Solarpunk Penpals project. 

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Surfing the Future: Todd Medema discusses how to be hopeful in the age of climate change

Surfing the Future: Todd Medema discusses how to be hopeful in the age of climate change

Lee Schneider