FUTURE TENSE
Briefly

Octavia E. Butler's "The Parable of the Sower" eerily resonates with our current moment, portraying a future that mirrors today's challenges like climate change and social collapse.
The book explores a society unraveling due to systemic issues, prompting reflections on our own reality, where time feels stagnant and uncertainty abounds amidst global crises.
Butler's narrative compels us to confront hard questions about survival, community, and the ethical implications of technology, forcing us to reconsider humanity's trajectory in a turbulent world.
As we navigate an age of distrust and instability, Butler's work serves as a cautionary tale that urges us to envision alternatives to the bleak futures we might face.
Read at Artforum
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