My TedX talk was just made available on YouTube – and 3,000 people watched it in the first 60 minutes it was posted – wow! – thank you! In looking at myself on YouTube (not recommended) I realized the 2021 South by Southwest (SXSW) panel I did is no longer behind a paywall and available publicly on YouTube, along with the rest of the ‘Uncharted Future’ track from that year. This experience followed my talk at the CBS Official Star Trek convention. We were slatted to be at the 2020 SXSW in person, but… pandemic. Doing it all via Zoom was a real bummer, but still a cool experience and event to be a part of.
About the panel:
Has the future already been explored in fiction? Does science fiction impact real world policy? Three experts in security, technology policy, and space law examine the Star Trek universe against America’s consistently shifting domestic space policies and existing international agreements. The panel will discuss the relevance of science fiction to law-makers generally, and dive into a comparative analysis of Star Trek to the real world. Discussion will range from access to space, to war in space, to government structures for regulating space, to the questions raised by the landmark television series, ultimately asking “are we as optimistic as Gene Roddenberry?”
Panelists (as affiliated in March 2021 at the time of recording):
Elsbeth Magilton, Executive Director of the Space, Cyber, and Telecom Law Program at the University of Nebraska
Gabriel Swiney, Attorney Advisor, U.S. Department of State
Kathryn Waldron, National Security & Cybersecurity Fellow, R Street Institute
About SXSW:
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. An essential destination for global professionals, this year’s online event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, professional development and a variety of networking opportunities. For more information, please visit sxsw.com.
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