43. Culture and Sci-fi in China with Xueting C. Ni

Xueting Ni is a writer and curator of contemporary Chinese culture and literature. She has compiled the anthology Sinopticon, which shows the diversity and depth of the Chinese science fiction tradition. (More here)  In this interview, she discusses the inspiration and purpose behind Sinopticon, highlighting how science fiction can explore important social and political issues through allegory and imagined worlds. She also touches on the role of storytelling in shaping the future, as well as ethical dilemmas surrounding technology, privacy, and the distribution of resources.  IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.