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Utopian and Dystopian Fictions Podcast @utopiaanddystopia.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Our latest episode is here and features an interview with the brilliant Jess Norledge where we explore the connections between language and dystopian fiction. You can listen here on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. Don't forget to follow, rate and all that jazz! open.spotify.com/episode/79Sy...

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Episode 23: Jess Norledge, Dystopian Language, and the Language of Dystopia

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Dr Liam J. L. Knight @dystopiajunkie.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Another excellent episode of the UADF podcast, featuring the chance to win a copy of @matthewleggatt.bsky.social's latest book! Competition rules in the episode intro (and episode description 👀) - enter for your chance at securing a great book without having to pay big bucks!

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Dr Liam J. L. Knight @dystopiajunkie.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Really enjoyed editing this episode of @utopiaanddystopia.bsky.social! Matt and Amy have a super lively discussion full of plenty of awesome reading recs 🎉

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Utopian and Dystopian Fictions Podcast @utopiaanddystopia.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Here it is, episode 14. An interview with scholar Athira Unni about, among other things, postcolonial dystopias (particularly from South Asia and the Caribbean) and social reproduction theory. Please consider subscribing, reviewing, and rating the pod. open.spotify.com/episode/3cbZ...

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Episode 14: Athira Unni, Postcolonial Dystopias and Social Reproduction Theory

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Utopian and Dystopian Fictions Podcast @utopiaanddystopia.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

In the latest episode of Utopian and Dystopian Fictions we interviewed the fabulous @evesmithauthor.bsky.social about her new dystopian thriller "The Cure". We also explore dystopian world-building, and bioethics. You can listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1hxH...

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Episode 11: Author Interview - Eve Smith, "The Cure", and Bioethics

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Dr Liam J. L. Knight @dystopiajunkie.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

This afternoon's question: has anyone spotted any dystopian novels that respond to or feature AI (particularly in a ChatGPT and / or GenAI sense) and have been published in the last 3 or so years? Thanks!

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Dr Emrah Atasoy @atasoyemrah.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

The article “Canadian Utopian and Dystopian Fiction” by Prof Allan Weiss (York University, Canada) is now out! It is the first article under my editorship (Utopian/Dystopian Studies, Speculative Fiction, Science Fiction Section Editor of The Literary Encyclopedia)! www.litencyc.com/php/stopics....

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Canadian Utopian and Dystopian Fiction

It is no exaggeration to say that Canadian utopian literature is as old as...

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Matthew Leggatt @matthewleggatt.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Sorry to those who said C was best. Stuck to my instinct and went with B which was also a popular choice. Play in Utopian and Dystopian Fiction also now has a webpage. Due for publication in September! www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....

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Gerry Canavan @gerrycanavan.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

CFP Speculative Fiction Across Media 2025 – Artificial Intelligence: Fantasies, Realities, Futures (September 25-27, 2025) - proposals due May 16 sfamla.org/speculative-...

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Artificial Intelligence: Fantasies, Realities, Futures – Speculative Fiction Across Media

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Utopian and Dystopian Fictions Podcast @utopiaanddystopia.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Been reading ahead of what should be a really interesting interview with the author next week! Lots to discuss!

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Dr Liam J. L. Knight @dystopiajunkie.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

And here's a throwback to my proudest moment: the day I passed my viva. What a treat it was to have such a lively, generous discussion about my thesis with three incredible examiners (L-R: Matt Hayler, @tedilta.bsky.social, and @sztockmann.bsky.social) and championed by @drnjwaddell.bsky.social.

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Dr Liam J. L. Knight @dystopiajunkie.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Good morning, Bluesky! I'm Liam, and I hold a PhD in literary dystopias, post-truth, and "endotexts" which I completed at @unibirmingham.bsky.social under @drnjwaddell.bsky.social's supervision. Looking forward to (re-)connecting with utopian/dystopian/modern/contemporary lit scholars + others!

The user "DystopiaJunkie", aka Liam Knight, wearing PhD graduation robes (green and red) on a sunny day.

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