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Modes of Speculation.

Ayo Wahlberg1

  • 1Department of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.

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This afterword explores imagining futures with and without chronic illness. It examines the political dimensions of future speculation for disabled individuals.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Disability Studies
  • Futures Studies

Background:

  • The Special Issue "Interrogating Speculative Futures" addresses the politics of imagining futures.
  • Chronic illness and disability significantly shape individuals' perspectives on the future.

Purpose of the Study:

  • This afterword synthesizes key themes from the Special Issue.
  • It reflects on the methodologies and implications of interrogating speculative futures in the context of chronic illness.

Main Methods:

  • The afterword is a reflective piece synthesizing contributions to the Special Issue.
  • It draws upon critical theory and speculative fiction analysis.

Main Results:

  • Imagining futures with chronic illness involves navigating complex political, social, and personal landscapes.
  • Speculative futures can be sites of resistance, reimagination, and political contestation for disabled people.

Conclusions:

  • Engaging with speculative futures is crucial for understanding the lived realities and political agency of individuals with chronic illness.
  • Further research should continue to explore the intersection of disability, futurity, and political imagination.