To know where you are going, they say you should know where you’ve been. Science fiction has been well documented for its often accurate predictions and a loved being a social curiosity for many. In this episode, Tom is joined by physicist and bestselling science fiction author, David Brin. David exposes how science fiction can be more accurately described as “speculative history” than anything else. Their conversation explores society through history from the Periclean times all the way through modern U.S. politics and what a transparent society top-down, and bottom-up would imply and necessitate. TASAT project mentioned to check out: http://tasat.ucsd.edu/ SHOW NOTES: History | Using history to write science fiction and being a good ancestor[1:42]Science Fiction | Writing sci-fi and the historical connection making it speculative history [6:15]Anticipation | How empathy allows anticipation & resilience to increase taking hard hits [9:51]Hollywood Propaganda | David breaks down the notion of improve-ability [16:45]Positive Sum Game | Winning more while helping others win versus zero-sum game [21:14]Self Preventing Prophecy | The propaganda messages saying all humans are bad [27:08]Criticism & Delusion | Being maximally creative using criticism to fix error & delusion [37:24]Periclean Experiment | The Athenian society crushed to preserve pyramid society [41:38]Death of Politics | Losing friction and negotiation of “adaptation to new times” [44:55]Enlightenment | David on 5 accountability arenas and need for regulated competition [50:15]Experts Under Attack | David explains how media is twisting lies to attack the experts [56:31]Attacking Facts | Davids solution to end the attack on facts that are being ridiculed [1:04:29]American Civil War | David reveals eight phases of civil war in America [1:12:36]Transparent Society | David on potential lateral oppression & need for cultural values [1:16:44]Learning | David reveals his thoughts and approach to learning & exploring curiosity [1:21:16] Check out our Sponsors Athletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase!Helium 10: Get 50% OFF your first month of Helium 10 Platinum at Helium10.com and use code IMPACT at check out.Headspace: Go to headspace.com/impact for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation.Audible: Start listening with a 30-day free trial, one free audiobook and access to the Plus Catalog. Visit audible.com/IMPACTTHEORY or text IMPACTTHEORY to 500-500 Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJazSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices