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The Sci-Fi Author Who Predicted 2024: Octavia Butler
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In this episode, Stauney and Sadie dive into Octavia Butler who didn’t just write sci-fi—she predicted our reality. Her work feels eerily prophetic from the rise of far-right extremism and “Make America Great Again” to climate change and wealth inequality. We explore how Butler, the first Black woman to gain prominence in sci-fi, used her writing to challenge power and imagine alternative futures. Through her struggles with racism and the literary establishment, she built a more relevant legacy than ever. Join us as we unpack how Butler’s dystopian fiction became today’s world and her lasting legacy.
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