Matthew Benjamin Cole

Matthew Benjamin Cole, a political theorist and visiting assistant professor at Binghamton University, explores the interplay between dystopian narratives and political imagination. He discusses how modern political discourse reflects fears of authoritarianism and technocracy, drawing on insights from Orwell and Huxley. The conversation reveals the role of collective imagination in shaping societal realities and highlights the necessity of approaching future visions with both optimism and skepticism. Cole urges engagement with dystopian themes to inspire activism and resist political apathy.