g5:History of Sci-Fi Dystopia

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Offered: Fall. Science fiction is more than pure escapism: science fiction allows us to imagine our future while also interrogating our past and present. This course provides a historical survey of modern advancements in science and technology through the lens of sci-fi narratives, examining the evolution of humanity’s perceptions of, anxieties about, and relationship with technology and science. (no prerequisites or grade requirements).