Exploring Human Rights Through the Lens of Science Fiction

The G20 Summit in Rio is a gathering of leaders from the world’s largest economies, along with policymakers, experts, and cultural figures, to address global challenges. This year’s summit emphasizes sustainable development, international cooperation, and innovation, fostering solutions to critical issues like climate change, economic stability, and social equity. With a mix of discussions, presentations, and cultural events, the summit aims to inspire collaboration for a better future.

November 19, at the Parque Gloria Maria Cultural Center in Rio, discover how science fiction can illuminate our deepest fears and biggest challenges in a special presentation featuring James Carman, the author of the graphic novel HyperParanoid. Through iconic examples like The Matrix and The Terminator, James will uncover how sci-fi helps us confront issues like manipulation, technological threats, and systemic oppression—while offering hope for change.

Through the transformative lens of storytelling, James will explore civilization’s journey and ask critical questions: Can we create a world free of hate, destruction, and suffering? What role do compassion and human rights play in sustaining society? At its essence, it’s about finding what connects us rather than what separates us—a central theme in HyperParanoid.

Let’s envision the future we want to live in—together.