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Kibi and the Search for Happiness
Hilton Hotel, Portland, Oregon, USA, 30 June - 4 July
J. Z. Colby's program: The Future of Young-Adulthood -- Childhood's End?
Saturday, 2 July, Studio Suite, 12 noon - 1:15 pm
An extended childhood was one of the perks of a century of wealth from cheap energy and the technology to use it. That era may well be winding down. If so, today's young adults -- roughly, those between the ages of 10 and 20 -- will be facing a tough transition just as their parents are struggling in other areas. The NEBADOR series of young-adult science fiction novels was inspired by a Muse who obviously believes that young people need to begin sharpening their wits and honing their skills now, before the future forces them to do so.
This program IS:
- controversial, as it is, like climate change, too complicated to ever conclusively prove or disprove
- for Young Adults (roughly ages 10-20, including those younger who are "going on 10+")
- for adults who work with Young Adults and are concerned with their future
This program is NOT:
- for anyone looking for a "feel-good" diversion
- for Young Adults who want to avoid hearing about bad/dark/ikky/hard stuff
- for Young Adults whose parents want them protected from knowledge of that stuff
Cecelia Harper, a NEBADOR critiquer and several voices in the dramatic audiobook, introduced J. Z. Colby and added an adult perspective to the presentation.
One of J. Z. Colby's gifted helpers, Katelynn Persons, 16, was present to provide a young-adult perspective on any questions that come up. She is the voice of Kibi in the dramatic audiobook, and the author of the short story Kibi and the Search for Happiness, which was published in NEBADOR Book Four.
Suggested Reading:
- The Long Descent, John Michael Greer
- The Long Emergency, James Howard Kunstler
- essays by psychologist Carolyn Baker
- J. Z. Colby's Youth Futures blog
- the NEBADOR young-adult science fiction novels
Audio recording of the talk (high-speed internet connection probably necessary):
Previews
Book One:
The Test
Spring 2010
Book Two:
Journey
Summer 2010
Book Three:
Selection
Fall 2010
Book Four:
Flight Training
Spring 2011
Book Five:
Back to the Stars
Fall 2011
Book Six:
Star Station
Summer 2012
Book Seven:
The Local Universe
2013
Book Eight:
Witness
2014
Copyright © 2009-2012
by J. Z. Colby
unless otherwise attributed