Jordan S. Carroll, "Speculative Whiteness: Science Fiction and the Alt-Right" (U Minnesota Press, 2024)
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Futurism and Elitist Politics
This chapter explores the troubling blend of futurism with nativist and elitist politics in today's society, marked by economic decline and rising exclusionary ideologies. Speakers reflect on the need to envision inclusive futures while critiquing the intersection of speculative narratives and contemporary political movements.
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