Futurism, Afrofuturism, Atompunk, Solarpunk, and Archology

What core value does Marinetti’s Futurist manifesto promote above all else?

• Reflection and nostalgia

• Speed, violence, and destruction of the past

• Conservation and harmony with nature

• Technological neutrality and peace

According to the Futurists, what should be destroyed to make way for the future?

• All literature and poetry

• Renewable energy systems

• Museums, libraries, and academic institutions

• Modern transportation systems

What does Marinetti consider more beautiful than classical art?

• A racing car roaring with speed

• The Mona Lisa

• A hand-crafted violin

• A peaceful city park

What are the two main timelines explored by Afrofuturism?

• Prehistoric time and Renaissance time

• Cosmic time and the historical legacy of slavery

• Medieval Europe and the Civil Rights era

• The 1990s and the digital future

What does Afrofuturism aim to challenge through speculative art and fiction?

• Black cultural contributions to colonialism

• Scientific consensus on technology

• The capitalist success of Black artists

• Modernity defined by racism, slavery, and environmental destruction

Which criticism is sometimes leveled against celebratory forms of Afrofuturism?

• That they are too focused on the present

• That they ignore technological innovation

• That they risk echoing the mystical nationalism of European fascism

• That they rely too heavily on punk music

What is the main philosophical difference between Solarpunk and Cyberpunk?

• Cyberpunk is optimistic; Solarpunk is dystopian

• Solarpunk emphasizes harmony and sustainability; Cyberpunk envisions decay and authoritarianism

• Cyberpunk celebrates nature; Solarpunk glorifies machines

• Solarpunk avoids politics; Cyberpunk is politically radical

What is a key concern about Solarpunk as it currently exists?

• It relies too much on fossil fuels

• It ignores the power of aesthetics

• It risks becoming a greenwashed style without substance

• It is only implemented in rural areas

Which real-world example is often cited as the closest embodiment of Solarpunk values?

• Los Angeles, California

• Berlin, Germany

• Singapore’s Garden City initiatives

• Dubai’s skyscraper boom

What technological advancement is notably missing in Atompunk’s alternate timeline?

• The internet

• The combustion engine

• The transistor

• Nuclear power