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Who is credited with coining the term 'afrofuturism'?
Who is credited with coining the term 'afrofuturism'?
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What is afrofuturism primarily concerned with?
What is afrofuturism primarily concerned with?
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What is the scope of afrofuturism's expansion?
What is the scope of afrofuturism's expansion?
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What is a key aspect of afrofuturism's connection to technology?
What is a key aspect of afrofuturism's connection to technology?
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What is the context in which afrofuturism addresses African-American concerns?
What is the context in which afrofuturism addresses African-American concerns?
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What is the significance of Mark Dery's edited collection 'Flame Wars'?
What is the significance of Mark Dery's edited collection 'Flame Wars'?
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What is an example of a revolution that afrofuturism is compared to?
What is an example of a revolution that afrofuturism is compared to?
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What is afrofuturism's primary objective?
What is afrofuturism's primary objective?
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What is the tone of afrofuturism's approach to technology?
What is the tone of afrofuturism's approach to technology?
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What is the scope of afrofuturism's thematic coverage?
What is the scope of afrofuturism's thematic coverage?
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Study Notes
Afrofuturism
- Afrofuturism is not science fiction
- Afrofuturism is characterized by a critical focus on universal equity and proper utilization of all resources (biological, mineral, and ethereal)
- Afrofuturism is about understanding the present moment and taking action or forming conclusions by consulting multiple, symbolically related bodies of information
Connection to Ancient Cultures
- Afrofuturism draws inspiration from ancient cultures, including Kemetian-taught Druids and mysticism from the East (e.g., yin and yang)
- Kemetian tree of life cosmology is a precursor to the Jewish Kabbalah
- Afrofuturism incorporates elements from ancient European pagan traditions and cosmogonies (e.g., Celtic Tuatha de Danaan, Greek pantheon of gods and goddesses)
Definition and Evolution
- Afrofuturism was first defined by Mark Dery in his edited collection "Flame Wars" as "speculative fiction that treats African-American themes and addresses African-American concerns in the context of 20th-century technoculture"
- Afrofuturism has expanded to encompass the entire, colorful world, embracing diverse expressions and possibilities
- Afrofuturism goes beyond science fiction, exploring the intersection of technology, spirit, and philosophy
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