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Becky Chambers, Annalee Newitz: Resisting Dystopia

Long Now: Seminars About Long-term Thinking

CHAPTER

Embracing Coziness and Queerness in Fiction

The chapter delves into the importance of finding comfort and solace in the sensory world, discussing how cozy fiction presents hopeful and kind future narratives amidst turbulent times. It highlights the genre shift towards 'coziness' in science fiction as a form of resistance to dystopian themes, focusing on everyday experiences and human connections to create a more positive vision of the future. Additionally, the concept of ambient queerness in fiction is explored, showcasing diverse identities and relationships in a fun and accepting manner.

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