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Ada Palmer - A History of Saving the World

Hope Is A Verb

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Bridging Past and Future: The Role of History in Science Fiction

This chapter examines how historical insights enrich science fiction storytelling and the conceptualization of future societies. It also addresses gender stereotypes in utopian narratives and the potential of science fiction to forecast and prepare for social and ethical challenges.

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