And, of course, me.
My schedule is as follows.
Thursday, August 30, 4:30-6:00 p.m.: "What Is Next for Body Modification?"
What are the next likely advances in genetic engineering, prosthetics, organ/neuro-implants, and age retardation/reversal etc.?
Friday, August 31, 12:00-1:30 p.m.: "Dyson Sphere Update"
What is a Dyson sphere? When can we make one, or at least part of one, and how? As a society, would we want to? What could one do with a Dyson sphere? Can we detect one now, or in the near future? What would be the environmental ethics of a Dyson sphere maker?
1:30-3:00 p.m.: " Transhumanism: Where Do We, as Homo Sapiens Go From Here?"
Western society is rapidly moving toward a time when many dreams of the transhumanism movement, such as advanced genetic engineering, prosthet ics, organ/neuro-implants, and age retardation/reversal will become reality. The question is how society - including speculative fiction writers - will respond to this evolutionary change in human beings.
Saturday, September 1, 4:30-6:00 p.m.: "The Prime Directive: Altruism or Survival Strategy?"
Is galactic civilization billions of years older than we are? Giving the Kzin a star drive seems like a really bad idea. Are there rules out there? Would voluntary enforcement be enough if coupled with a few horror stories? How could rules be established and communicated? When and how might we find out?
Sunday, September 2, 1:30-3:00 p.m.: "The Resurgence of Pseudo-Science in 21st Century America"
From Creationism/Intelligent Design to Astrology, non-scientific concepts seem to be capturing the population's imagination once again. What is causing this rise of anti-science and what, if anything can be done to stop it?
3:30-4:00 p.m.: Reading by James L. Cambias
A reading from my forthcoming book A Darkling Sea.
Comments