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Jordan S. Carroll, "Speculative Whiteness: Science Fiction and the Alt-Right" (U Minnesota Press, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

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The Alt-Right's Sci-Fi Paradox

This chapter explores the complex relationship between right-wing science fiction enthusiasts and their interpretations of post-humanism, particularly how some factions envision whiteness as a form of post-human evolution. It discusses the paradoxes within their beliefs, merging fears of transhumanism with aspirations for a genetically pure future while emphasizing their desire for control and dominance over the narrative of race and technology. The chapter highlights the alt-right's ability to blend nostalgic and futuristic ideologies, showcasing their incoherent political agenda expressed through science fiction imagery.

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