What is Solarpunk?

Solarpunk is a subgenre of science fiction in a hopeful futuristic setting that tends to focus on sustainable living with technology and nature in harmony. A time when community is important and technology is used for the good of all.

The opposite of Cyberpunk - a subgenre of science fiction in a dystopian futuristic setting that tends to focus on a "combination of lowlife and high tech", featuring futuristic technological and scientific achievements, such as artificial intelligence and cyberware, juxtaposed with societal collapse, dystopia or decay. - Wikipedia

In the world of Solarpunk 25-55 humans and technology live in harmony, so much so, humans are not required to work to live. All production is automated, sustainable and humane. Everyone on earth has a place to live and all of their basic needs met, and without the threat of survival, everyone can spend their time how they want.

What kind of people live in the Solarpunk world?

Categories of people you will meet in the Solarpunk 25-55 world

People are categorized by how they spend their time.

//‘ you paint? You’re a painter.’ //

Most people identify with one of these categories rather than race, ethnicity, generation, geological origin, etc

Recreationists

people who wish to lounge all day, watch tv, play games, eat snacks, aka consumers. They may make a painting one or twice a year. Some have cult followings because they produce so little their creations are a rarity that increases interest. There is no negative connotation to being a recreationist.

Artisans

they are artists, furniture builders, pottery makers, blacksmiths, welders, woodcarvers, pastry chefs etc. they love what they do and do it often. They may sell their creations at the market (physical or online), or they may not. They are not defined by their ability to sell their work. Only that they produce often. Often is not strictly defined and some artisans can be on the fence of becoming a coach potato.

Servicer

someone who provides a service like plumbing, mechanic, cleaner. Etc. they may do it for money or trade or for free. Most servicers do it because they love it. Some people will service part-time or do gigs only to earn money. It’s uncommon for someone to work full time as a servicer if they don’t enjoy the job. If there’s a lack of human servicers, drone bots will fill roles as needed

Nomads

those who choose to spend their days traveling, moving around the world. There are no borders, no visas, no boundaries. Travel is cheap or free. Finding housing is as easily as reserving your home online. You can only have one home at a time so it means you relish ownership to your previous home. Nomads take advantage of ease of movement, they often form communities online and meet together in person. A band of nomads are common. nomad subtypes are recreationist, hobbyist, artist, or academic. they consider their nomad status as most important to them.

He's a lifelong student of the world. Particular interest in theology and spirituality. Adapts some principles of spiritual practices but not without science. No religious affiliation. Member of the council 25-55-25-57

Hobbyist

someone who spends all or most of their time on their hobbies. This includes athletes, fisherman, knitters, etc. they often do not seek monetary gain from their hobbies. Hobbyist may have one or multiple hobbies. They are not invalid if their skills are not yet developed. What makes a hobbyist is that they participate in their hobby. Some spend all or most days on their hobbies and some are nearly recreationist.

Academics

scientists, historians, etc. all educational institutions are free and accessible to all enabling everyone who wishes to learn to do so. Some choose to study for a long time. Some like to experiment, go on expositions. If it benefits humankind it will be funded. Anything else will need to be self funded (which is relatively cheap and easy to do). Most academics are spending their time and efforts on mankind’s last problem, mortality.

CATEGORIES ARE FLUID:

No one is stuck in whatever category they currently align with. Many people live their lives in multiple categories, some even aligned with all of them within their life span. You are aligned with a category according to how you currently live your life.

ROBOTS

//they can be any of the above categories as well//

Drone robots

these are robots with no emotional intelligence, programmed for particular tasks. ie any robot that’s not sentient

Sentient robots

robots with emotions, they experience life similar to humans and other animals. They are protected and have rights

Sentient Software

sentient software is usually created by a malfunction in the code. a rare occurrence, and sentient software that is found are often given robot bodies.