Program Schedule

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8815. The Present as Seen by the Past: How Science Fiction Depicted the 21st Century
Moderator: Bradford Lyau

Where are we now and where did our literary predecessors think we would be? What predictions have come true and which (for better and for worse) are yet-to-be or never-was? What does that say about our current society and the future that still lies ahead?
Bruce Davis, John DeChancie, Bradford Lyau, Larry Rosenthal
FRI 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm, Los Angeles A

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8841. World-Building Workshop: Crafting Immersive Universes
Moderator: Larry Rosenthal

Come learn how to create worlds that capture your audience and give your characters a place to play.
Bruce Davis, Noah Lemelson, Robert Rankin, Larry Rosenthal, David Raiklen
SAT 11:30 am - 12:45 pm, La Jolla A

8834. What Science Fiction Can Bring to Fantasy
Moderator: Noah Lemelson

In some ways, these genres are worlds apart. In others, they can actually be quite similar. Can there be interactions between them, and just as importantly, should there be?
Brandon Case, Bruce Davis, James Glass, Noah Lemelson, SP Hendrick
SAT 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm, Los Angeles C

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8816. The Red Planet from Burroughs to Andy Weir: Mars in Science Fiction Over the Years
Moderator: Bruce Davis

Mars figures largely in science-fiction. Come hear our panelists discuss various representations and the stories we have assigned to our red neighbor.
DJ Byrne, Bruce Davis, Jerome Scott, Matthew B. Tepper
SUN 11:30 am - 12:45 pm, La Jolla A

8845. Yesterwhen: Why Are So Many Fantasy Worlds Modeled After Our Own History?
Moderator: Bruce Davis

Fantasy worlds lean heavily on our real past. What fascinates us so much about our history that we use it when world building?
Bruce Davis, J.L. Doty, Jenni Powell, Martin Young
SUN 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm, Los Angeles C