Still Lost: Tales from the Year 2080

Sam A. Miller presents *Still Lost: Tales from the Year 2080*, an irreverent science-fiction collection about humanity’s persistent capacity to create problems—even in a future where advanced technology has seemingly eliminated climate change, nuclear weapons, and other existential threats. The interconnected stories imagine a world that is neither dystopian nor utopian, but simply “topian,” using absurdity and dark humor to reflect on human behavior.

The event features Miller, creator of the Sam O’Nella Academy YouTube channel, whose sardonic, MS Paint–illustrated educational videos have attracted 4.8 million subscribers. The collection includes stories about scientists uncovering the disturbing truth about grass, a human-intelligent baboon facing cyberbullying, and a young man fighting to save his life from music.

When: Friday, September 4, 2026

Showtime: 7:00 p.m.

Tickets: Free

Seating: First come, first served.

Venue: Politics and Prose at The Wharf, 610 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Author: Sam A. Miller

About the author: Miller is an educational comedy YouTuber, a Shorty Awards finalist, and the creator of Sam O’Nella Academy. A lifelong reader, he makes his debut as a published author with *Still Lost: Tales from the Year 2080*.

Accessibility: To request accommodations or ask about accessibility, email events@politics-prose.com, ideally at least one week before the event. The organizers will try to accommodate requests made up to the event time.

Run time: Not specified.

Age guidance: Not specified.