How Do Cold War Anxieties Shape Retrofuturist Fiction?

From the Kulture Dads Podcast Archive: Episode 028 - Sci-Fi w T777

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Video Description:
Join us as we delve into the captivating origins of Thomas's acclaimed science fiction series, "Steel Storm." Through this evocative visual metaphor, we explore how his childhood experiences during the Cold War era and early fascination with the human-machine hybrid character "Artix" planted the seeds for this powerful narrative. Witness Artix's robotic hand reaching out and grasping the "Sci-Fi" genre, symbolizing Thomas's journey to bring his philosophical and political musings to life through the lens of speculative fiction. Discover the deeply personal and thought-provoking inspirations that gave birth to this literary phenomenon.