Dr Liam J. L. Knight
@dystopiajunkie.bsky.social
Doctor of dystopian fiction, post-truth, and "endotexts" working behind the scenes in HE.
Co-host of @utopiaanddystopia.bsky.social with @matthewleggatt.bsky.social.
Former teacher - GCSE revision materials available at https://youtube.com/@dystopiajunkie
Co-host of @utopiaanddystopia.bsky.social with @matthewleggatt.bsky.social.
Former teacher - GCSE revision materials available at https://youtube.com/@dystopiajunkie
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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!
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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...
Episode 14: Athira Unni, Postcolonial Dystopias and Social Reproduction Theory
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August 27, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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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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...
Episode 11: Author Interview - Eve Smith, "The Cure", and Bioethics
Utopian and Dystopian Fictions · Episode
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May 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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...
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!
May 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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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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....
www.litencyc.com/php/stopics....
Canadian Utopian and Dystopian Fiction
It is no exaggeration to say that Canadian utopian literature is
as old as...
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April 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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....
www.litencyc.com/php/stopics....
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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....
April 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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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CFP Speculative Fiction Across Media 2025 – Artificial Intelligence: Fantasies, Realities, Futures (September 25-27, 2025) - proposals due May 16 sfamla.org/speculative-...
Artificial Intelligence: Fantasies, Realities, Futures – Speculative Fiction Across Media
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April 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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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Been reading ahead of what should be a really interesting interview with the author next week! Lots to discuss!
April 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Been reading ahead of what should be a really interesting interview with the author next week! Lots to discuss!
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.
April 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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.
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!
April 21, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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!