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Aug

The afternoon : change of plan

Posted by Jean-Pierre  Published in Anticipation SF 2009, Disguise

We tried to assist to “Sf  reader to economist” from Paul Krugman.  The room was crowded and it was too much a biography for my taste (first picture).  We have gone to the autograph session of Guy Gavriel Kay instead and had a good look at the art exhibition. We do not have pictures of [...]

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Tags: autograph, biography, Bragelonne, economist, Paul Krugman

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8

Aug

Opening ceremonies

Posted by Jean-Pierre  Published in Anticipation SF 2009

Anticipation was launched with some speeches, a spectacle and a surprise invitee.  We had the honor to hear a speech from Marc Garneau.  A conversation between Charles Stross and Paul Krugman.  They have tossed some thoughts about the future and technologies.  Two passages had marked my mind. Flying cars are a bad idea. Cars when [...]

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Tags: Anticipation, Charles Stross, Marc Garneau, Opening, Paul Krugman, spectacle

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7

Aug

First day – aftermath

Posted by Jean-Pierre  Published in Anticipation SF 2009

It was a slow start this morning.  The exposition room (room 210) was closed until 11h00 and the artist gallery until 14h00.  We had some problems with the convention guide since there is some errors in it.  Its normal and handouts are available on site to correct theses errors.  You need to be vigilant for [...]

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Tags: Aberdeen, aftermath, consciousness, Elizabeth, Marc Garneau, party, Paul Krugman, Peter Watts, Texas, webcomics

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