Welcome to Alien Places!
BOOK
The book, Alien Places: An Imagined World Tour with an Alien Visitor, is now available in both paperback and eBook!
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PLAYLISTS
Please see the Music page of this website.
ECO FASHION
Click the t-shirt to see the full Alien clothing range. All items are made from organic cotton, in factories powered by renewable energy:
ALIEN ACTIONS
Please see the Alien Actions page of this website.
VIDEOS
The 4 videos below explain more about why I use a hypothetical alien to help communicate environmental solutions:
APPLYING THE CONCEPT
We can apply the concept of thinking from an alien perspective to any environmental issue. For example, on 29 December 2019 I had a quick chat with Chris Packham about what an alien might think of HS2. Thinking in this way helps us to achieve clarity about solutions.
See the Alien Actions page of this website for more about practical applications of the alien perspective.
PODCAST
The Alien Places podcast is where I ask guests which 3 places they would show an alien visiting Earth, to give it a sense of the key issues facing human society.
Any 3 places, any reasons.
The podcast interviews tend to be a blend of environment discussion, travel and biography of the guest.
Which are your 3 Alien Places?
Contact me via: Email: alien@atulsearth.co.uk, Twitter: @atulsearth, Instagram: @atulsearth_
From 2020 Alien Places podcast guests can also choose 3 songs, 3 films and receive an alien head as part of Alien Actions.
Alien Places 12: Nick Crane’s Alien
Published: 10 February 2019
Geographer, author and broadcaster Nicholas Crane, presenter of BBC television series such as Coast, Map Man and Town, tells me about his Alien Places:
- European Mountain Range: Physical Geography, Alien Passport Control.
- Norfolk Broads: Alien Kayaking, Alien Deal, Tranquillity.
- Hindu Kush Mountains: Natural Beauty, War, United Nations.
A short introduction to the guest, appropriately filmed at the coast:
Please click the sound file below to hear the full podcast:
Alien Places 11: Dan Sansom’s Alien
Published 22 April 2018
Second year Wildlife, Education and Media student at Cornwall College, Dan Sansom, tells me about his Alien Places:
- Shark Fin Rock, Cornwall: Childhood, Fun, Danger.
- Striding Edge, Lake District: Challenge, Risk, Safety.
- Kruger National Park, South Africa: Nature, Rhinos, Ivory Trade.
Please click the sound file below to hear the podcast:
Alien Places 10: Patrick Kendrew’s Alien
Published: 21 April 2018
Second year Wildlife, Education and Media student at Cornwall College, Patrick Kendrew, tells me about his Alien Places:
- New York, USA: Alien Photo Tour! Concrete, Interaction.
- North Devon, England: Woodland, Pace, Biodiversity.
- Iceland: Earth in Action, Geysers, Magma.
Please click the sound file below to hear the podcast:
Alien Places 9: Sammy Brisden and Lucy Tadman-Troup’s Alien
Published: 2 April 2018
Second year Wildlife, Education and Media students at Cornwall College, Sammy Brisden and Lucy Tadman-Troup, tell me about their Alien Places:
- Ghandruk, Nepal: Butterflies, Leopards, Solar, Alien Time!
- Naankuse, Namibia: Open Spaces, Harmony with Nature, Speaking in Baboon!
- Newquay, England: Surfing, Ocean, Deep Sea Exploration.
Please click the sound file below to hear the podcast:
Alien Places 8: Jason Birt’s Alien
Published: 1 April 2018
Programme Manager of the Wildlife, Education and Media course at the Centre for Applied Zoology at Cornwall College, Jason Birt, tells me about his Alien Places:
- Apo Island, Philippines: Set-Aside, Vested Interests.
- Otago Peninsula, Southern New Zealand: Penguins! Charismatic Species.
- Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall: Alien Canoeing! Childhood, Education, Exploration.
Please click the sound file below to hear the podcast:
Alien Places 7: Abigail Maiden’s Alien
Published: 31 March 2018
Final year Applied Zoology and Conservation student Abigail Maiden tells me about her Alien Places:
- Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland: Humans and Nature in Balance.
- Algonquin Park, Ontario, Eastern Canada: Elements for Life, Champagne Rain!
- Serengeti, Tanzania: Endangered Animals, Hunting, Owls.
Please click the sound file below to hear the podcast:
Alien Places 6: Nicola Morris’ Alien
Published: 31 March 2018
Lecturer and Project Co-ordinator of the Student Invasive Non-Native Group (SINNG) Nicola Morris tells me about her Alien Places:
- Eastern Poland: Disruptive Technology, Happiness, Social Media.
- South East Cornwall: Invasive Species, Stephen Hawking, Chocolate Aliens!
- Bodmin Moor: Valuing Nature, Beast of Bodmin Moor! Wallabies.
Please click the sound file below to hear the podcast:
Alien Places 5: Lizzie Daly’s Alien
Published: 11 January 2018
Wildlife biologist and broadcaster Lizzie Daly tells me about her Alien Places:
- Patagonia, Argentina: Wildlife and Hunting.
- Wales, UK: Snowdon Lily, Niche Adaptations, Progression of Human Knowledge.
- Ocean: Perceptions of Food Chains, Anglerfish, Invention of Plastic.
Please click the sound file below to hear the podcast:
Alien Places 4: Adam Clark’s Alien
Published: 6 November 2017
Adam Clark from Clean Energy UK tells me about his Alien Places:
- New Forest, Southern England: Howling Wolves!
- Hengistbury Head Beach, Bournemouth: Planet Naming Error! Beach Cleaning.
- Paris, France: Pros and Cons of Cities.
Please click the sound file below to hear the podcast:
Alien Places 3: Abi Thommes’ Alien
Published: 31 October 2017
Abi Thommes from Arts2Educate tells me about her Alien Places:
- Piccadilly Circus, London: Population, Connection, Anonymity.
- Lulworth Cove, Dorset: Human Decision Making.
- Primary School, Year 4 (8-9 year olds): Interaction, Music, Teaching Basics.
Please click the sound file below to hear the podcast:
Alien Places 2: James Fair’s Alien
Published: 18 June 2017
James Fair, Programme Leader for the BA Film Programme at Bournemouth University tells me about his Alien Places:
- Birmingham, England: Transport Hubs, Evolution of Cities, Non-Places!
- Chamonix, French Alps: Climate Change, Fake Snow, Self-Harm.
- Ubari Lakes, Libya: Moving Dunes, Oases, Water Wars.
Please click the sound file below to hear the podcast:
Alien Places 1: Amy Williams’ Alien
Published: 18 June 2017
Amy Williams from Eyes on Environment tells me about her Alien Places:
- New Delhi, India: Inequality, Population Conundrum, Air Pollution.
- Arctic: Plastic Pollution, Bioaccumulation and Human Health, Climate Change.
- Costa Rica: Renewables, Biodiversity, Eco-Tourism.
Please click the sound file below to hear the podcast:
Where would you take your Alien?
Email me at: alien@atulsearth.co.uk or contact via Twitter: @atulsearth
