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From One Planet to Another
Saturday November 9, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Butterfield
SF novels often depict people leaving Earth to settle on another planet. Wouldn't a better choice be to settle a space station or some other habitat less like the planet we just left?
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W. A. Thomasson

I obtained a PhD in biochemistry but, lacking the patience for scientific research, switched into science/medical writing. Now retired, I have recently completed a first novel, a sword and sorcery work titled The Whip of Abadur, and am currently seeking a publisher. I am interested... Read More →
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avatar for Bill Higgins

Bill Higgins

Physicist. Interested in astronomy, spaceflight, history of science, history of science fiction, weird aviation, and, of course, various corners of physics. Approaching 50 years in SF fandom. Attended Windycon 3.
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Richard Chwedyk

Writer, Teacher
Nebula winner; Hugo, Sturgeon and Rhysling award nominee. Adjunct Professor of Instruction at Columbia College Chicago, where I've taught Science Fiction Writing, Fantasy Writing, Science Fiction, and Tolkien, among other courses. I've been involved in convention writing workshops... Read More →
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RhymesWithCamer

Hi!I'm Tamara (rhymes with camera).I'm just a reader who loves to gab about scifi/fantasy stuff.
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Saturday November 9, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Butterfield
  Science & Technology, Panel

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