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Solarpunk and Its Discontents: The Politics of Science Fiction and the Solarpunk Genre

Acid Horizon

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Exploring Science Fiction Tales, Corporate Wokeness, and Solar Punk Imagery

This chapter delves into the key components that shape a compelling science fiction narrative, including the portrayal of a new way of life and the challenges that need to be surmounted. The speakers also dissect the ad campaign by Chobani, an American yogurt company attempting to appear socially conscious but facing criticism for compromising on revolutionary ideals, and scrutinize Saudi Arabia's Neom project's solar punk facade, revealing its failure to address crucial infrastructure and labor exploitation concerns.

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