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In this video essay, I explore what The Orville reveals about life after capitalism, why scarcity is such a driving force in our current system, and how sci-fi holds up a mirror to our own society. There’s a lot to unpack, and the character, Lysella’s story on the Orville makes it all hit a little closer to home.
00:00 Lysella in Space
02:37 Beyond Scarcity
06:13 To Save a Planet
12:25 After Labour
15:57 Sci-fi as Science
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