Interview with Professor Bodhisattva Chattopadhyay
Abstract
As science fiction education gains prominence globally, foundational questions regarding whose futures and whose narratives are being prioritized remain critical. This interview with Professor Bodhisattva Chattopadhyay from the University of Oslo explores the intersection of contemporary speculative fiction, future literacy, and decolonial pedagogy. Professor Chattopadhyay discusses how interdisciplinary knowledge—spanning interactive media, game studies, climate content, and perspectives from the Global South—can break down Eurocentric technological utopias/dystopias. By emphasizing planetary interconnectedness and local storytelling traditions, this dialogue offers actionable insights for K-12 educators aiming to cultivate global citizenship, critical future-building capacities, and cross-cultural empathy among youth.