New Podcast: Was “Another World Possible”?

In the latest episode of the Visions of a Better World podcast, produced by Global Visions, Sirkka Heinonen joins philosopher Thomas Wallgren to examine the evolution of global political optimism on an episode titled “Was “Another World Possible”? 1990s Optimism and the Fate of Transformative Politics“.

In the first episode of this two-part series on transformative politics, futures, and hope, the series revisit the political optimism of the 1990s and ask what became of the idea that “another world is possible.” What kind of hope shaped global civil society at the time, and how grounded was it in real possibilities for transformation?

Heinonen, a Member of the Board of Directors of The Millennium Project and Co-chair of its Helsinki Node, and philosopher Wallgren engage in a critical dialogue regarding the emergence of the World Social Forum and the subsequent shift toward authoritarian capitalism. During the discussion, Heinonen emphasizes the work of The Millennium Project and the vital role of global collaboration in foresight. She argues for the necessity of re-thinking established concepts in a new context, exploring how societal transformation can be supported through “slow life” and the democratic practice of engaging with multiple possible futures.

The conversation set the stage for a deeper exploration of responsibility and hope in the upcoming second part of the series.

Listen online