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African Sci-Fi Looks to a Future Climate

Imaginary Worlds

CHAPTER

Exploring African Futurism: Climate Change, DIY Technology, and Consciousness Connection with Nature

The chapter delves into the presence of both hopeful and dystopian themes in African futurism, emphasizing the impact of climate change on the continent. It introduces concepts like DIY technology, solarpunk, and 'culture punk', focusing on the relationship between humans and the environment in futuristic works. The chapter explores a specific story where characters are experimenting with projecting their consciousness into trees to save humanity, blurring the boundaries between consciousness and nature.

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