Sci-Fi's Obsession With Empire Explained by An Expert

What ties The Mandalorian and Grogu, Dune, Blade Runner and Avatar together? The shared theme of colonial empire. If you've ever wanted a lecture directly from a sci fi expert this is the video essay for you.Georgia Tech professor Lisa Yaszek joins The Expert Take to explain why science fiction keeps returning to empire, control, rebellion and identity. From Blade Runner’s iconic “Tears in Rain” speech to The Mandalorian’s redefinition of heroism, Yaszek explores how sci-fi reflects real-worl...

By Ben Gibbons