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David Cake
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| 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 | 13:00 | (D04) | 1 hr |
The Moral Aesthetics of Steampunk
Steampunk is frequently realized as an idealized, shiny version of the Victorian era, with quite a few of the nasty bits missing or obscured. The real Victorian age was a mix of great wealth and progress with poverty, workhouses, and more. What does it say about us when the latter are left out? |
| Thu | 17:00 | (A03) | 1 hr |
The Works of Tim Powers
Tim Powers, author of such masterworks as The Anubis Gates, Last Call, and Declare, is one of the most important fantasy writers of the last thirty years. The panel discusses what makes his works so compelling and so effective. |
| Sat | 14:00 | (Hall 2 Fan Lounge) | 1 hr |
TAFF/DUFF Delegates Reception
Gather to meet and congratulate this year's TAFF and DUFF delegates, and coo at last year's TAFFling 2.5, who is now 1 year old. |
| Sat | 15:00 | (Hall 2 Stage) | 2 hrs |
Fan Fund Auction
Delegates of the Transatlantic Fan Fund (TAFF) and the Down Under Fan Fund (DUFF) invite you to come bid on various unique items donated by authors, editors and fans. Or just come to see famous London auctioneer Liz Zitzow in action! |
| Sun | 12:00 | (A18) | 1 hr |
Whatever Happened to Cyberpunk? (Oh Wait, it is Still with Us...)
Starting with the early works of William Gibson, Bruce Sterling, and others, Cyberpunk was a major influence within SF in the 1980s and into the 90s. Where is Cyberpunk today? What do we see when we look beyond the convention North American view and past the confines of the strictly written word? |
| 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? |
| Sun | 14:00 | (A18) | 1 hr |
Off to Burning Man
Burning Man is an annual festival held in the Nevada desert. Learn about Burning Man from the folks who have been there. |