

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 deep into the intersection of speculative fiction and white supremacy. He discusses how alt-right figures interpret sci-fi as a space for white male dominance and envision dystopian futures filled with Aryan ideals. Carroll highlights the ideological battles within the genre, addressing the complexities of whiteness and post-humanism. He warns against leveraging science fiction for exclusionary politics and calls for a more inclusive narrative that represents all identities.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Futurism and Far-Right Ideologies
02:56 • 12min
The Ideological Struggle of Whiteness and Post-Humanism in Science Fiction
15:18 • 4min
The Alt-Right's Sci-Fi Paradox
18:49 • 14min
The Intersection of Whiteness and Science Fiction in Contemporary Politics
33:13 • 4min
Futurism and Elitist Politics
37:34 • 7min