Narratives of the Future

This panel brings together four speakers to explore how we imagine the future and the different approaches that shape our visions of tomorrow. Focusing on interdisciplinary perspectives from literary studies, cultural studies, and political theory, the panel will explore what these fields can contribute to discussions about the future and the challenges we experience in the world today.

The panel features:

Chair: Professor Anna Vaninskaya (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, University of Edinburgh)

Professor Mathias Thaler (School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh): The Future in the Anthropocene

Dr Jarita Holbrook (School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh): Afrofuturism Futures

Dr Emrah Atasoy (The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, University of Edinburgh): The Future in Utopian & Dystopian Narratives

Dr Owen Holland (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, the University of Edinburgh): Visions of the Future in Edward Carpenter’s Towards Democracy

Together, these talks will open an interdisciplinary dialogue on how the future is imagined, interpreted, and represented across literary and cultural narratives, and how such visions shape our understanding of contemporary global complexities. Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be served afterwards.

This is a free event, which means we overbook to allow for no-shows and to avoid empty seats. While we generally do not have to turn people away, this does mean we cannot guarantee everyone a place. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.

You can also attend virtually - please click here to register for Teams Webinar.

Accessibility:

This event will take place at IASH, 2 Hope Park Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9NW. Please see a map here: https://www.iash.ed.ac.uk/location

The Seminar Room is on the first floor, and unfortunately IASH does not have a lift. If you have mobility issues and would like to discuss access, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible.

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Host or Publisher Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities