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Thursday, July 4
 

2:00pm

Big Bang Theory
Talk about what is going on with Big Bang Theory. Panelists: Laura Okagaki, Stephan Stomberg, Meredith McDonald, Jaqueline Stoner, Dave Margosian
Thursday July 4, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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3:30pm

Books Everyone Else Loves But I Hate
Don't be ashamed to share your true feelings. It's OK to have your own sense of style and which books you prefer. Come vent with us. Panelists: David Schwartz, William Alexander, Jason D. Wittman, Lyda Morehouse, Laura Thurston
Thursday July 4, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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5:00pm

Evolutionary Psychology
Media-friendly evo-psych usually isn't reality-friendly. What does it take to do evolutionary psychology right, and how can you spot the BS? Panelists: Greg Laden, Stephanie Zvan (mod), Amanda Marcotte, Indre Viskontas, PZ Myers
Thursday July 4, 2013 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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8:30pm

The War on Science
While scientists continue to make important discoveries, public trust in their findings is continues to lag. Political parties supress or ignore findings that don't fit their agenda. We need to understand why this is happening and how we can stop it. Panelists: Katherine Krantz, Renate Fiora, Scotty Roberts, Kate Johnson, Jamie Bernstein
Thursday July 4, 2013 8:30pm - 9:30pm
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10:00pm

Worldbusters!
Worldbuilders, you think you have a crackerjack rationale for how zombies work, or how the entire galaxy is populated with humanoids, or how your spaceships can travel faster than light…bounce those ideas off our critical panel of scientists. Panelists: Laura Okagaki, Siouxsie Wiles, PZ Myers, Jason Thibeault (mod)
Thursday July 4, 2013 10:00pm - 11:00pm
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11:30pm

Poe's Potables
After the success of 2012's "Cocktails with Cthulhu," the panelists will return with an in-depth look at booze in the life and work of Edgar Allen Poe. Panelists: Pat Harrigan, Tim Uren, Melissa Kaercher, Jerry Belich, Dawn Krosnowski
Thursday July 4, 2013 11:30pm - 12:30am
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Friday, July 5
 

9:30am

Doctor Who Primer
The show follows such an expansive continuity - how do you summarize it to your friends? Come to this panel and find out. Panelists: Christopher Jones, Michael Thomas, Jennifer Kelley, Paul Weimer, Steve Manfred
Friday July 5, 2013 9:30am - 10:30am
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11:00am

Time Travel in Film
In what movies has Time Travel been done well? Does bad time travel make it a bad movie? What are your favorites? Panelists: Charlie Jane Anders, Courtney Okey-Wernimont, Matt Lowry, Sean Williams
Friday July 5, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm
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12:30pm

Doctor Who Season Seven Round-Up
A full hour of discussion on the most recent season of Doctor Who, including the Christmas special, the departure of the Ponds and the arrival of new companion Clara Oswald. Panelists: Lyrae Anderson, John Seavey, Jennifer Kelley, Tom Mahle, Steve Manfred
Friday July 5, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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2:00pm

Caitlin Blackwood & The Doctor
Caitlin Blackwood played "young Amelia Pond" in series 5 and 6 of Doctor Who. Here's your chance to hear about her experiences being cast and working on the popular series. Panelists: Caitlin Blackwood
Friday July 5, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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3:30pm

Social Media Marketing for Creatives
Strategies and tips for successfully marketing your geeky creative endeavor or business on various social media platforms; Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr and LinkedIn will be discussed. Panelists: Christopher Jones, Hal Bichel (mod), Travis Richey, Catherine Lundoff, Heather Luca
Friday July 5, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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5:00pm

Sherlock Holmes: Hotter Than Ever
Although his first adventure was published over 125 years ago, Sherlock Holmes is more popular than ever. What is it about this most English of detectives that keeps us coming back for more? We'll discuss the books, recent movies, and BOTH shows. Panelists: Mary Loving, Elizabeth Bear, Rae Lundquist, Naomi Kritzer, Jo Thomsen
Friday July 5, 2013 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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7:00pm

Science and Rationality vs. Religion and Superstition
It’s the 21st century--where are the air cars and the Moon bases? Why do people put more credence in crystal power, tarot cards, etc. than in physics, biology, chemistry, in short: science? Is the pace of technology leading to more fundamentalism? Panelists: Melinda Snodgrass, Courtney Okey-Wernimont, Heina Dadabhoy, William Alexander
Friday July 5, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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8:30pm

Films That Get the Science Right
We've seen some spectacularly bad science come out of Hollywood. Which films have actually gotten it right? Panelists: Laura Okagaki, Renate Fiora, Jennifer Menken
Friday July 5, 2013 8:30pm - 9:30pm
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10:00pm

Just a Minute
Paul Cornell will once again host his favorite game of talking and thinking at the same time. The combination is something most of us aren't particularly used to. Panelists: Paul Cornell
Friday July 5, 2013 10:00pm - 11:00pm
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11:30pm

The Movie Year in Review
Looking back at the last 12 months in film. What was good? What was bad? What was...somewhere in between? Panelists: Ben Ellis, Melissa Kaercher, Romeo Azar, Liz Reynolds, C. Robert Cargill
Friday July 5, 2013 11:30pm - 12:30am
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Saturday, July 6
 

9:30am

Elementary vs. Sherlock
Both shows have their avid fans. Do we have to pick one or the other or can we enjoy them both? A discussion about what there is to enjoy (and yes - what frustrates us) in these new adaptations of Doyle's detective. Panelists: Mary Loving, Miriam Krause, Stephan Stomberg, Jason D. Wittman, Scott Pearson
Saturday July 6, 2013 9:30am - 10:30am
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11:00am

Inspector Spacetime
Travis Richey joins a panel discussion about Community's Doctor Who Parody, its explosive fan reaction and the resulting Untitled Web Series About a Space Traveler Who Can Also Travel Through Time. Panelists: Geoffrey Hofman-Frethem, Travis Richey, Hal Bichel, Jo Thomsen
Saturday July 6, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm
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12:30pm

Kickstart Me Up!
Kickstarter is a great way to fund all sorts of projects. Learn how Kickstarter works from people who have made it happen. From little to big - how do you make this tool work for you? Panelists: Bill Corbett, Gordon Smuder, Joseph Scrimshaw, Kevin Murphy
Saturday July 6, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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2:00pm

Climate Change and Superstorms
It's real. It's happening. What is the evidence, and what can we do? Is climate change responsible for the recent spate of massively damaging storms? Panelists: Greg Laden, Shawn Otto, John Abraham, Paul Douglas, Desiree Schell (mod)
Saturday July 6, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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3:30pm

Skyfall and Bond at 50
Talk about Skyfall and the last 50 years of James Bond. Panelists: Sharon Stiteler, Christopher Jones, Tim Wick (mod), Romeo Azar, James Moran
Saturday July 6, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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5:00pm

What Would a Woman Doctor be Like?
Could a female Doctor work? Why or why not? Assuming that at some point there is one, how would you want to see the character develop? Panelists: Charlie Jane Anders, Lynne Thomas, Dave Margosian (mod), Hal Bichel, Abbey Thompson
Saturday July 6, 2013 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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7:00pm

Mega Panel
The panel where we talk about anything and everything *except* the CONvergence Masquerade. If you are interested in everything *except* the masquerade, this is the panel for you! Panelists: Christopher Jones, Romeo Azar, Jeremy Stomberg, Melissa Kaercher
Saturday July 6, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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8:30pm

The Real World vs. the Internet
A line is a blurring and a distinction is fading: social networking and online communities are becoming just as real as face-to-face engagements. Panelists: Heina Dadabhoy, Jason Thibeault, Stephanie Zvan (mod), Jamie Bernstein, PZ Myers
Saturday July 6, 2013 8:30pm - 9:30pm
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10:00pm

The British Anti-Science Invasion
What horrors have Andrew Wakefield and Lord Monckton unleashed? Anti-vax, climate change denial, homeopathy, and more. Panelists: Greg Laden (mod), Fionnuala Murphy, Shawn Otto, Jamie Bernstein, Siouxsie Wiles
Saturday July 6, 2013 10:00pm - 11:00pm
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11:30pm

Behind the Blinds, the Real 50 Shades: A Beginner's Guide to Kink
A discussion of/for/by people in the kink community. Getting into the kink community can seem daunting, and maybe you don't want into the "scene" completely, but want to spice things up. A basic "how-to" for safe, sane, sober, consensual kinky activities. Panelists: Heina Dadabhoy, Mary McKinley, Nora Last, Jolenna Featherstone, Dan Featherstone (mod)
Saturday July 6, 2013 11:30pm - 12:30am
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Sunday, July 7
 

9:30am

Wreck-It Ralph
Discuss the recent movie -- a nostalgic look at video games, and an example of Pixar's influence on Disney. Panelists: Anna Waltz, Windy Bowlsby, Dave Margosian, Fes Works
Sunday July 7, 2013 9:30am - 10:30am
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11:00am

The Future of Art & Artists in Science Fiction / Fantasy
The present and future of traditional and digital publishing is constantly and rapidly evolving in sf/f. Pro artists discuss how they've evolved with the latest changes in publishing, creating new revenue streams and new art opportunities for themselves. Panelists: John Picacio
Sunday July 7, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm
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12:30pm

Science and Religion: Friends or Foes?
Science and religion are fundamentally incompatible…or are they? Join the argument. Defend the thesis that science and religion complement each other, or the philosophical impossibility of reconciling faith with evidence. Panelists: Heina Dadabhoy, Jason Thibeault, PZ Myers, Debbie Goddard (mod), Bridget Landry
Sunday July 7, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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2:00pm

Doctor Who: The Wilderness Years
From 1989 to 2005, Doctor Who was off our TV screens...but the series was going stronger than ever. This panel explores the ground-breaking line of novels and highly popular audio-plays that laid the groundwork for the new series. Panelists: Lars Pearson, John Seavey, Jason Tucker, Felicity Kusinitz, Michael Lee
Sunday July 7, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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5:00pm

Big Bang Theory vs. Community
These two sitcoms are bringing geek culture into the mainstream, but with vastly different approaches. We will discuss what works and what doesn't about Big Bang Theory's classic sitcom model and Community's homage and meta approach. Panelists: Stephan Stomberg, Windy Bowlsby, Michael Lee, Hal Bichel
Sunday July 7, 2013 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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