49.2. When Reality Meets Science Fiction
Sunday, June 4 | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM- Current Affairs
- Literary
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
Cory Doctorow, Meg Elison, Zachary Mason, moderated by Annalee Newitz
Large-scale, far-in-the-future stories tend to get most the glory in the sci-fi canon. But what happens when reality already feels like science fiction? Like George Orwell’s ‘1984,’ near-future narratives exploit current technology, politics, and fears to explore what life could be like in 10 years, one year, or even a hour. Our panelists consider how to predict the tantalizing possibility of what might be.
2017-06-04 10:00:00 2017-06-04 11:15:00 America/Los_Angeles When Reality Meets Science Fiction Large-scale, far-in-the-future stories tend to get most the glory in the sci-fi canon. But what happens when reality already feels like science fiction? Like George Orwell's '1984,' near-future narratives exploit current technology, politics, and fears to explore what life could be like in 10 years, one year, or even a hour. Our panelists consider how to predict the tantalizing possibility of what might be. David Brower Center Cory Doctorow, Meg Elison, Zachary Mason, moderated by Annalee Newitz Get TicketsDavid Brower Center - Goldman Theater
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