Author Peter Dingus, PhD, joins broadcaster Chris Dabbs to discuss his science fiction novella The End of the World and the deeper ideas behind his work.
Before becoming a novelist, Peter Dingus worked in physics and engineering with organisations including École Polytechnique in Paris, CERN in Geneva and Lockheed. That scientific background shapes the way he approaches storytelling — blending real science, deep time and philosophical questions about humanity’s future.
In this conversation we explore:
• The ideas behind The End of the World
• How physics influences science fiction writing
• Why civilisation itself may be humanity’s greatest challenge
• The relationship between science and imagination
• What science fiction can teach us about our future
This long-form interview explores the thinking behind Peter Dingus’ writing and the questions that drive his work.
Watch the full video interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/we0FhgZKe1M
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Peter Dingus background
05:40 From physics to fiction
12:15 Writing The End of the World
20:30 Science and storytelling
32:00 Civilisation and survival
44:20 Humanity’s future
54:30 Advice for writers
59:00 Closing thoughts
Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs is a podcast exploring the ideas behind books.
Each episode features a long-form conversation with an author about their work, research and the questions that shaped their writing.
Watch the full video interviews on YouTube and follow the podcast for future conversations.
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Mar 9 20261 hr and 2 mins
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