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Looking Backward: 2000-1887

Looking Backward: 2000-1887

Written by: Edward Bellamy
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Embark on a journey through time as we explore the transformative power of ideas and societal evolution in "Looking Backward: 2000-1887." This podcast delves into a captivating collection of audiobooks that examine utopian visions, critiques of capitalism, and the possibilities of a reimagined future. Each episode presents a complete audiobook that invites listeners to reflect on the historical context and philosophical underpinnings of various narratives that challenge the status quo. As we navigate through different perspectives on progress, community, and human potential, you'll discover how literature has envisioned the ideal society and the paths taken to achieve it. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations designed to engage your imagination and inspire thought. Join us in uncovering new perspectives with every episode, and let the power of storytelling transport you to the intersections of history and aspiration.Copyright Science Genre Art Biological Sciences Science
Episodes
  • Scientists Do Science in Space (Ed Reads Short Sci-fi, vol. VII)-Various

    Scientists Do Science in Space (Ed Reads Short Sci-fi, vol. VII)-Various
    Aug 26 2026
    Looking Backward: 2000-1887 is a utopian novel by Edward Bellamy, first published in 1888. It was the third largest bestseller of its time, after Uncle Tom's Cabin and Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.The book tells the story of Julian West, a young American who, towards the end of the 19th century, falls into a deep, hypnosis-induced sleep and wakes up more than a century later. He finds himself in the same location (Boston, Massachusetts) but in a totally changed world: It is the year 2000 and, while he was sleeping, the U.S.A. has been transformed into a socialist utopia. This book outlines Bellamy's complex thoughts about improving the future, and is an indictment of industrial capitalism. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)
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    4 hrs and 56 mins
  • Wolfbane-C. M. Kornbluth, Frederik Pohl

    Wolfbane-C. M. Kornbluth, Frederik Pohl
    Aug 25 2026
    Looking Backward: 2000-1887 is a utopian novel by Edward Bellamy, first published in 1888. It was the third largest bestseller of its time, after Uncle Tom's Cabin and Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.The book tells the story of Julian West, a young American who, towards the end of the 19th century, falls into a deep, hypnosis-induced sleep and wakes up more than a century later. He finds himself in the same location (Boston, Massachusetts) but in a totally changed world: It is the year 2000 and, while he was sleeping, the U.S.A. has been transformed into a socialist utopia. This book outlines Bellamy's complex thoughts about improving the future, and is an indictment of industrial capitalism. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)
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    3 hrs and 56 mins
  • Sleeper Awakes-H. G. Wells

    Sleeper Awakes-H. G. Wells
    Aug 24 2026
    Looking Backward: 2000-1887 is a utopian novel by Edward Bellamy, first published in 1888. It was the third largest bestseller of its time, after Uncle Tom's Cabin and Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.The book tells the story of Julian West, a young American who, towards the end of the 19th century, falls into a deep, hypnosis-induced sleep and wakes up more than a century later. He finds himself in the same location (Boston, Massachusetts) but in a totally changed world: It is the year 2000 and, while he was sleeping, the U.S.A. has been transformed into a socialist utopia. This book outlines Bellamy's complex thoughts about improving the future, and is an indictment of industrial capitalism. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)
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    8 hrs and 14 mins
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