Once considered marginal, geek cultures—science fiction, video games, fantasy, hacker communities, and internet memes—have become a major political battleground. Figures such as Steve Bannon and Elon Musk have recognised the influence of these communities and sought to harness their imaginaries in support of reactionary political agendas.
Drawing on a cultural investigation, Damien Leloup examines how geek culture has been appropriated for political purposes, while also highlighting the forms of resistance it continues to inspire around creativity, freedom of expression, and power.
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Damien Leloup has been a journalist at Le Monde for the past twenty years, covering technology and its impact on society. A self-confessed geek, he is passionate about role-playing games, video games, and speculative fiction in all its forms. The Power of Geeks is his first book.
