10 questions: ‘Existence’ author David Brin on science fiction, science and geeks

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One could successfully argue that modern geek culture wouldn’t exist in its current form without 20th century science fiction and its fan culture, the true Ancient Geeks. Tech’s unconferences have their roots in PowerPoint-free, volunteer-organized, fan-driven science-fiction conventions run by organizations such as the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society (LASFS), which go back nearly eight… Read More…

Science fiction writers inspired as asteroid miners make fiction fact

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It was the very last question at the news conference announcing Planetary Resources’ plans to find mineral-rich asteroids, pull them into near-Earth orbit, and mine them. Did science fiction play a role? The response was an accurate, but unsatisfyingly vague, “Science fiction is fiction right up to the point that it’s science fact.” The Seattle area, which hosted… Read More…

Seattle’s first Science Fiction Film Festival starts ticket sales

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With a kick-off Facebook post propelled by a tweet from major science-fiction fan Paul Allen, tickets have gone on sale for what’s being billed as Seattle’s first annual Science Fiction Film Festival at the Seattle Cinerama theater. The Festival, which runs April 19th through May 2nd, highlights a number of classic films. Among the titles… Read More…

Science fiction writers irked with Amazon.com, redirect links to other booksellers

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Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos traces his love of books back to some of the classics of science fiction. But now one of the leading author organizations in the genre is taking up arms against the Seattle online bookseller. The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America — which hosts the prestigious Nebula Awards – announced on its… Read More…