Glimpses of Utopia

Real Ideas for a Fairer World

Author: Jess Scully

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Revised and updated to take into account the tumultuous last few years.

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Climate change, polarised politics, social isolation and growing inequality – it can be hard to get excited about the future right now. But Jess Scully has seen glimpses of a future worth fighting for, and she wants to share them with you. All over the planet, people are reimagining the way we live, putting humans back at the heart of decisions made about our future. Drawing on innovative approaches to work, care, finance, government, urban planning and communication that are already taking place, this book is a guiding light of pragmatic but radical change. Essential reading for all who dream of – and are willing to work towards – a better and fairer society.Glimpses of Utopia is a call for optimism. Humans everywhere are rising up to reshape our world to be fair and sustainable. This book shows us how.

About the Author

Jess Scully is a curator who uses creativity to engage people in the knowledge economy and with urban life in the 21st century, working to shape a sustainable and inclusive future. In 2019 she was elected as Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney. Jess has charted a unique career over 20 years: founding ground-breaking festival Vivid Ideas, Australia’s largest creative-industries event; supporting emerging talent through projects such as the Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards; sparking new thinking through TEDxSydney; and transforming public spaces as a public art curator. She has also been a policy advisor, radio host and magazine editor. As a councillor, Jess advocates for new models to address the housing crisis and support workforces of the future, is championing the revival of nightlife and expanding access to culture, and protecting digital rights in the public realm. A strong believer in citizen participation, Jess is committed to opening up politics, especially to younger and more diverse people.