How then does science fiction address social justice? How can writers convey ideas through characters and world-building without being preachy? Can authorial distance provide a single political interpretation? The reader's role in constructing the politics of the work will not be neglected in the discussion.

Experiences inform a writer's work with authenticity and insight in a way that research in the library never could. The reader’s experiences then color their perception of the text. Panelists will discuss their background and experiences and the ways in which they and others translated those experiences to and from the page.