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Fantasy and Fascism Part II: When Democracy Fails
Imaginary Worlds
Militant Democracy and Star Trek's Dark Side
This chapter explores the tension between tolerance and the defense of democratic values within the context of a fictional 'militant democracy' and the role of the secretive organization Section 31 in the Star Trek universe. By contrasting Section 31's pragmatic approach with the Jedi and examining social themes in Octavia Butler's works, the discussion highlights the challenges of maintaining a utopian society against the rise of authoritarianism.
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