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