A poll on Mastodon: what’s the overlap between fans of Star Trek and fans of the sci fi genre of solarpunk?
I would appreciate an explanation as to what solarpunk is.
It’s like Cyberpunk but, instead of the world being taken over by evil corporations it’s run by a bunch of hippies lol
It’s also a real life movement that’s basically wants the above to happen.
I think it depends. Overall, I think most of Star Trek isn’t solarpunk, but the version of earth depicted in it very much is.
I generally agree, although the use of replicators is a point of departure.
Solarpunk typically emphasizes degrowth and an end to scarcity that comes from a move away from endless consumption.
It’s not a criticism. Just an artistic difference responding to the 60s vs the new century.
Isn’t the Venn diagram a circle?
That was my thought as well.
I think you replied to yourself…
It’s not quite: a key feature of solarpunk is nature, and our relationship to it. Trek is definitely aligned in concept, but aside from specific episodes, our relationship with nature is not a central theme.
Solarpunk is also usually closer to the present or more direct in its critique of current challenges like climate breakdown.
