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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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