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Cory Doctorow

Cory Doctorow Cory Doctorow is a science fiction author, activist, journalist and blogger—the co-editor of Boing Boing and the author of Tor Teens/HarperCollins UK novels like For the Win and the bestselling Little Brother, as well as the DIY short story collection With a Little Help. He is the former European director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and co-founded the UK Open Rights Group. Born in Toronto, Canada, he now lives in London. His upcoming books are Context (an essay collection), Anda's Game (graphic novel), Outspoken Authors (chapbook), Pirate Cinema (YA novel), Rapture of the Nerds (novel with Charles Stross).


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Programming for Cory Doctorow
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Wed 14:00 (A05) 1 hr
Reading: Cory Doctorow
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Thu 09:00 (Stroll Meeting Spot) 1 hr
Stroll with the Stars - Thursday

A gentle, friendly 1 mile stroll with some of your favorite Authors, Artists & Editors.

Leaving daily at 9AM, from Walgreen's parking lot (3495 S. Virginia), and returning to the Convention Center before 10AM.

Thu 11:00 (A04) 1 hr
The Psychogeography of Ideals

Psychogeography is variously defined as "the study of the precise laws and specific effects of the geographical environment, consciously organized or not, on the emotions and behavior of individuals" or where psychology and geography meet in assessing the emotional and behavioral impact of urban space. How does the psychogeography of ideals - 'cultural software', from our media to the built environment - shape our thinking?

Thu 16:00 (D05) 1 hr
Futuristic Fashion and Wearable Art

Fashion that can collect and broadcast video, bio-genetic art, LED tattoos... what's coming around the bend in RL and visible now in the latest science fiction?

Fri 11:00 (A03) 1 hr
Social Media for Writers

Writers know the Internet, but not all writers take advantage of its full potential. With the evolution of Social Media, potential readers are only a click away. But what exactly is Social Media? At this panel, you will pick up the vocabulary and background of exactly what Social Media is, what it can do, and what it cannot do.

Fri 17:00 (A01+6) 1 hr
The Future of Cities

Our panel discusses the challenges facing urban populations around the world and how they translate into interesting story settings.

Sat 11:00 (Hall 2 Autographs) 1 hr
Autographing: Sat 11:00
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Sat 13:00 (KK1) 1 hr
KaffeeKlatsch: Sat 13:00
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Sun 13:00 (A03) 1 hr
Computer War and Cyber Forensics: Stuxnet: Cyberwar and Cyber Terrorism?

What are the economic, political, and ethical implications of government created malware? Stuxnet worm was a designed to take over NIC's in control systems - specifically the infrastructure of countries (power, water, dams, gas lines, nuclear power plants). What's already happened and what's next on this front?

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