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June 10, 2015

Ursula K. Le Guin: We can Envision Better than Capitalism

“We live in capitalism,” said Le Guin, “Its power seems inescapable… So did the divine right of kings.” Continue reading

December 7, 2014

Science Fiction and the Post-Ferguson World: “There Are as Many Ways to Exist as We Can Imagine”

Walidah Imarisha, a writer and activist, coined the term “visionary fiction” to describe how we can use science fiction, horror, and fantasy genres to envision alternatives to unjust and oppressive systems.I talked with Imarisha about how science fiction can inspire… Continue reading

August 20, 2012

Afraid of the Dark and Loving It: Guillermo del Toro’s Idol, H.P. Lovecraft – Fandor – Essential films. Instantly!

The life and work of Howard Phillips Lovecraft, which includes hugely influential stories like “At the Mountains of Madness” and “The Call of Cthulhu” – are treated by his acolytes like the stuff of cult lore. Lovecraft’s xenophobia and propensity… Continue reading

June 4, 2012

Whatever, Etc., #13: Beginning to Wise up the Mark