Sunday 20 February, 2022
Before we contact extraterrestrial civilizations, we can practice communicating with alien intelligences right here. Researchers are trying to create a lexicon of dolphin vocalizations in the Caribbean, elephants communicate in frequencies that humans are just learning to “see” with spectrograms and, as programmers inch their way toward a general AI, the question is if it will “think” in a way we can fathom.The link for this hybrid panel is:https://zoom.us/j/97046046082?pwd=N...
How to implement the rules of consent into your language and every day life. It’s not just about sex and dealing with partners.
You wouldn’t write a scene with a person driving from the back seat of a car; however, errors this egregious are frequent in descriptions of physical conflict. Come to the return of this popular panel intended to discuss the mechanics of actual fighting compared to what is often seen in fiction and screenplays. Learn how fighters use people’s own reactions against them, why the Samurai who strikes first loses (Mythbusters got it wrong), and practical issues such as the differen...
Archaeology holds many mysteries. We'll discuss the role of re-enactments in understanding how ancient people lived their daily lives.
How to encourage readers to dive right into your world—without getting hung up on the details.
Social Media has become an important promotional tool for all writers during the Covid era, but even more so for the independent writer. What tools are available for the independent writer to use, and what are the trends?This is a hybrid virtual/live panel. Virtual attendees may join here:https://zoom.us/j/99397631149?pwd=aDZwNUdPZXcxQmRGQ0wzV0xWSXh1UT09Meeting ID: 993 9763 1149Passcode: 546477
Isaac Asimov wrote provocative fiction about the about the role of robots in a futuristic society. His three Laws of Robotics made for fascinating reading. Time has marched on and we are on the cusp of modern automation. Are these laws still relevant? Come find out!The link for this hybrid panel is:https://zoom.us/j/94900645006?pwd=bytxY2xtd2FRQzdyMCtOTnNQU0g4dz09Meeting ID: 949 0064 5006Passcode: 667604
Do you read sci-fi with quantum physics included? Are you aware of terms like quantum entanglement and quantum computing? How magical vs realistic does it need to be for you to enjoy the story?This is a hybrid virtual/live panel. Virtual attendees may join here:https://zoom.us/j/93758577898?pwd=S2NyZFVOZGRyQy8wV3pYZHNjYmtQdz09Meeting ID: 937 5857 7898Passcode: 638378
We will share the latest gadgets, apps, books, etc. we have run across that can make life easier for dyslexics. That "we" includes not just the panel but the audience.
What can and can’t magic do in your world and why? Having consistency in the rules of your magic makes it more compelling. Draw in your readers with a more engaging and believable magic.This is a hybrid virtual/live panel. Virtual attendees may join here:https://zoom.us/j/91052452789?pwd=aGlaQUJWbkhhTG5lQmt3ZVZTMC9Qdz09Meeting ID: 910 5245 2789Passcode: 017618
Does your gaming group work together, or is every player out for himself? Should a GM actively compete against the players? Panelists will discuss this vital aspect of gaming, whether in person or online.This is a hybrid virtual/live panel. Virtual attendees may join here:https://zoom.us/j/95177527125?pwd=WGYvVTZoT3paZkpWOFJHRUkyUlh5dz09Meeting ID: 951 7752 7125Passcode: 722863