Jelewska, Krawczak, Techno-Imaginations of a Nuclear Regime (original) (raw)

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This article examines the role of techno-imaginations within the nuclear regime as a means of absolving responsibility for military aggression, particularly in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It argues that the intertwining of nuclear infrastructure with media narratives creates new forms of weaponization and alters our understanding of time and memory regarding nuclear technologies. Through a critical analysis of cultural and political discourses, the authors advocate for the need for innovative research approaches that address the complexities of nuclear infrastructures and their impact on present and future societal contexts.

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