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Nnedi Okorafor Sees The Future

Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma

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The Evolution of Laughter and Afrofuturism

This chapter explores the concept of laughter and its functions, questioning why it evolved and discussing situations of inappropriate laughter. The conversation then delves into Afrofuturism and African futurism, highlighting the differences between the two terms and calling for a more inclusive approach to Afrofuturism centered around African-American science fiction.

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