Science Fiction Has Always Been Political

Friday October 18, 2019 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm


Gene Roddenberry often used the political and social upheaval that occurred in the '60s as fodder for episodes of Star Trek. Even today we find ourselves coping with the same issues. Come listen to our panelists delve into discussion of books and films that offer social criticism of the present—and future—worlds.


GEEK: Sci-Fi (Rabun)

Artificial intelligence. Biotech hackers. Cybernetic organisms. Digital immortality. Exocortex systems. First contact. Galactic empires. Hive minds. Interstellar travel. Whew! There’s SO MUCH to talk about in science fiction, we can't fit it all into one weekend...but we’re going to try!




Guests

Tiara Janté Moderator
Robert Jeffrey
Violette L. Meier
James Nettles
Darie L.K. Wolfson

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