Novara FM: Palestine 2048 w/ Basma Ghalayini

Basma Ghalayini, editor of a sci-fi book envisioning future Palestine, discusses themes like energy border walls and virtual reality. They explore the importance of hope for Palestinians, using science fiction to freely express thoughts and challenge the orientalist gaze. The power of historical narratives, limitations of healthcare technology, and preserving Palestinian memories and culture are also discussed. Speculative fiction is explored as a way to understand the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the urgency to stop the killing.