Utopian and Dystopian Fictions
Utopian and Dystopian Fictions
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Utopian and Dystopian Fictions is a podcast for scholars, thinkers, and anyone with an interest in utopian and dystopian theory, literature, film, and television. It’s hosted by Dr Matthew Leggatt (Senior Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Winchester) and Dr Liam Knight (Independent Scholar). In each episode we interview a different academic in the field and interrogate myths and common misconceptions about the genre. If you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to send us an email, using [email protected].
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The podcast explores themes related to utopian and dystopian theory across various media, with episodes discussing topics such as Green Utopianism, the evolution of utopian literature from the 18th century, the relationship between utopia and activism, pessimistic views of utopianism, and the representation of utopia in film. For instance, Episode 6 features discussions on how literary and social movements can intersect in Green Utopianism.
Utopian and Dystopian Fictions is a podcast for scholars, thinkers, and anyone with an interest in utopian and dystopian theory, literature, film, and television. It’s hosted by Dr Matthew Leggatt (Senior Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Winchester) and Dr Liam Knight (Independent Scholar). In each episode we interview a different academic in the field and interrogate myths and common misconceptions about the genre. If you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to send us an email, using [email protected].
In this episode, we speak with Martin Wählisch, Associate Professor of Transformative Technologies, Innovation and Global Affairs at the University of Birmingham.
Drawing on Martin's interdisciplinary background, which includes working on UN peace processes, we chat about 'Futures Thinking', a conceptual approach that invites us to think about how we can productively move forward from the present moment and toward something different, something better – a move that has many characteristics of utopian thinking.
Our chat with Martin is highly interesting and very varied, considering topics such as the increasing professionalisation of futures thinking, the relationship between futures thinking and utopianism, and speculative design.
You can find out more about Martin and his work on his website and on LinkedIn.
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