New Books in Science, Technology, and Society Jordan S. Carroll, "Speculative Whiteness: Science Fiction and the Alt-Right" (U Minnesota Press, 2024)
Nov 22, 2024
Jordan S. Carroll, author of "Speculative Whiteness: Science Fiction and the Alt-Right," dives into the troubling intersection of science fiction and white supremacist ideologies. He discusses how fascists claim that only white men envision the future, creating narratives of exclusion. Carroll explores the appropriation of sci-fi by the far-right to promote racially purified utopias, while antifascist fans resist these narratives. He also critiques how the alt-right's visions of post-humanism intertwine with technological advancements and traditional ideologies.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Speculative Whiteness in Science Fiction
03:42 • 12min
Exploring Whiteness and Post-Humanism in Science Fiction
15:24 • 4min
Cyborgs and Supremacy: The Alt-Right's Sci-Fi Vision
19:50 • 13min
Exploring the Intersection of Whiteness and Science Fiction
33:19 • 2min
Speculative Whiteness and Political Ideologies
35:10 • 10min