Should SF/F be Covert Commentary on Current Social Issues
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Discussion Panels
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4:00 PM, Samedi 31 Août 2013 ADT
(1 heure)
Où:
PopulatedCulture
The science fiction genre has long provided a useful vehicle for discussing controversial contemporary issues and has frequently offered insightful social commentary on potential unanticipated future issues. The presentation of issues that are troubling for an audience can be made more palatable when they are explored in a future setting. Does current science fiction continue to explore social and political issues? Should it?