ISSUE N. 6
ANTHROPOCENE. NOW WHAT?
As a side effect of its behavior, humanity is changing the world. The effects of this new era are not just territorial or climatic: they’re philosophical, cultural, anthropological—in one word, structural. We won’t easily get away with this, but we should not despair either. Now what?
Who is responsible for the climate crisis?
It’s not the failure of a species, it’s the failure of a system.
by Jason Moore
Beyond meat
Soon, natural resources will not be enough to feed us. Here’s how synthetic biology could help.
Chronicles of a fading-out civilization
How can a civilization teach itself how to die?
The end of boundaries
Drawing lines is a cultural practice that puts us, and our view of reality, on the map.
Green activism
A responsible business grows thanks to corporate activism, not despite it.
Two minutes to midnight
The methane once trapped into tundra ice is evaporating. Rainfalls, flooding and hurricanes are increasing. Will we survive?
A brief history of the anthropocene
We live in an age marked by climate change, pollution, ecosystem crisis, depletion of natural resources, and epidemics.
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Climate change needs a new definition
Defining Anthropocene as a geological era defines a feature of “modern” humans. It’s time to face the facts.
Cabin porn
Since the beginning of the Industrial Age, some people have decided that they were better off away from humankind and its issues.
How on earth did we get here?
Explorers and adventurers can bridge the gap between nature and our understanding of it.
by Alex Bellini
Critical design will make our lives better
Critical design leverages fiction and speculative design to challenge our theories and preconceptions about everyday objects.
OTHER ISSUES
Turning pollution into stone
Reducing, or zeroing greenhouse gas emissions won’t be enough to mitigate climate warming, is removing carbon dioxide the answer?
The Great Acceleration
Environmental history is often considered to be peripheral, but it can teach us a lot about the times we’re living in.
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What is advanced fission?
Mostly developed over the last two decades, it was meant to produce cheap and clean energy.
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In praise of sci-fi determinism
Is the future so utterly scary just because we can’t imagine a better one?
Unchain the supply chain
Contributing up to 29% of global emissions, the food industry is one of the most polluting. How can we curb this?
by Marc Buckley
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Peel that packaging off
As the war against plastic reaches new heights, we are urged to find viable and cheap alternatives for food packaging.
Lords of food
Turning food into a commodity could be the worst idea humankind has ever had.
a conversation with Stefano Liberti
Our last chance
There are boundaries that we must not cross not only in regard to climate change but also concerning the terrestrial ecosystem.
Death to the jackals
Climate profiteers might seem to all belong to the same category of entrepreneurs, but not all are helping the green revolution.
It’s the end of the world
Post-apocalyptic videogames play a pivotal role in visually representing to our deepest fears and shaping potential solutions.
What are microplastics?
Microplastics have rapidly become an issue of concern for both human and non-human’s health. But what are they exactly?
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maize is a quarterly magazine powered by H-FARM, an international hub for innovation, education and entrepreneurship, that explores the complexities of innovation and the shifting dichotomy between technology and evolution through the lens of philosophy, arts, and humanities.
Each issue of maize is an aesthetic monograph, which explores a central topic through compelling interviews, reports, short stories, personal essays and visuals. This magazine is for those who love open discussions, philosophical ideas, and contemporary thoughts. It is also for those who are eager to discover new ways to develop foresight, be inspired, make informed decisions, and participate in the innovation process—all while staying human.