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Sharonkahn: /* Religious Memes in F/SF */

2018-02-28T04:13:14Z

Religious Memes in F/SF

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	In honor of his birthday, which is just past the convention. We're thinking of starting out in a programming room (probably in a circle) and then adjourning to the bar to continue.		In honor of his birthday, which is just past the convention. We're thinking of starting out in a programming room (probably in a circle) and then adjourning to the bar to continue.

	=== Religious ~~Memes~~ in F/SF ===		=== Religious Tropes in F/SF ===

	Both of our GoHs have used religious memes and imagery in their work, although not necessarily with their conventional religious meaning. How are modern writers using angels, pagan gods, Jewish mysticism, etc. in creative ways to add resonance to contemporary ideas?		Both of our GoHs have used religious memes and imagery in their work, although not necessarily with their conventional religious meaning. How are modern writers using angels, pagan gods, Jewish mysticism, etc. in creative ways to add resonance to contemporary ideas?

	==== Golems in F/SF ====		==== Golems in F/SF ====

	Many Jewish themes have become well-established tropes of speculative fiction, but the legend of the golem is arguably the most popular. In popular culture, the replicants from ''Blade Runner'' have been proposed to be golems, and the rock monster aspect of ''The Fantastic Four'''s Ben Grimm can also be connected to the legend. Discuss the well-known and more obscure retellings of this theme. And then, as always, there's Frankenstein.		Many Jewish themes have become well-established tropes of speculative fiction, but the legend of the golem is arguably the most popular. In popular culture, the replicants from ''Blade Runner'' have been proposed to be golems, and the rock monster aspect of ''The Fantastic Four'''s Ben Grimm can also be connected to the legend. Discuss the well-known and more obscure retellings of this theme. And then, as always, there's Frankenstein.

Sharonkahn: /* Crappy Card Magic Draft */

2018-02-27T21:31:36Z

Crappy Card Magic Draft

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	== GAMING ==		== GAMING ==
	===Crappy Card Magic Draft===		===Crappy Card Magic Draft===
	~~Get rid of some~~ Magic ~~The Gathering~~ cards that ~~never really~~ fit in with your other decks, and maybe gain something useful (probably not). Bring 30 lands (six of each color) and 45 other cards, approximately half spells and half creatures (You can tell if an artifact is closer to a spell or a creature by reading the card). ~~We'll shuffle them all together, then~~ build a 60 card deck with a draft style allocation, and ~~then~~ play. ~~Do not~~ bring cards ~~that you expect~~ to ~~get back~~.		A Magic Draft style tournament created entirely with cards from the cheapie bin or donated leftovers that didn't fit into someone's deck. Players will build a 60 card deck with draft style allocation, and have a chance to play with and try out the mechanics of some of the less commonly used cards. There is room for up to 15 People to sign up, sign up will be at the Registration Tables. Feel free to bring cards to donate for future games.

	===Gaming with Rachel===		===Gaming with Rachel===

Sharonkahn: /* THE MINICON 53 PROGRAMMING BRAINSTORM WIKI page is CLOSED */

2018-02-27T18:56:48Z

THE MINICON 53 PROGRAMMING BRAINSTORM WIKI page is CLOSED

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	== THE MINICON 53 PROGRAMMING BRAINSTORM WIKI page is CLOSED ==		== THE MINICON 53 PROGRAMMING BRAINSTORM WIKI page is CLOSED ==

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	=== READ THIS FIRST ===		=== READ THIS FIRST ===
	Okay, it's official. The time for brainstorming is OVER. I am putting together a final schedule, and dropping all the ideas on this page that haven't gotten at least two or three participants. You can still look at this page if you want to, but if you want to see ~~what's on the schedule for this year, head over to ...~~		Okay, it's official. The time for brainstorming is OVER. I am putting together a final schedule, and dropping all the ideas on this page that haven't gotten at least two or three participants. You can still look at this page if you want to, but if you want to see
	~~</span>~~

	'''The New Spiffy Programming Database.		'''The New Spiffy Programming Database.

Sharonkahn: /* READ THIS FIRST */

2018-02-27T18:55:55Z

READ THIS FIRST

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	== READ THIS FIRST ==		<span style="color:#FF0000">
			=== READ THIS FIRST ===
	Okay, it's official. The time for brainstorming is OVER. I am putting together a final schedule, and dropping all the ideas on this page that haven't gotten at least two or three participants. You can still look at this page if you want to, but if you want to see what's on the schedule for this year, head over to ...		Okay, it's official. The time for brainstorming is OVER. I am putting together a final schedule, and dropping all the ideas on this page that haven't gotten at least two or three participants. You can still look at this page if you want to, but if you want to see what's on the schedule for this year, head over to ...
			</span>

	'''The New Spiffy Programming Database.		'''The New Spiffy Programming Database.

Sharonkahn: /* READ THIS FIRST */

2018-02-27T18:53:57Z

READ THIS FIRST

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	'''The New Spiffy Programming Database.		'''The New Spiffy Programming Database.
	Take a look - ~~it's~~ [~~[here~~ https://minicon53prog.mnstf.org/programming/]]'''		Take a look - [https://minicon53prog.mnstf.org/programming Programming Database]'''

	* You can volunteer directly from the detailed item description in the database (you do have to create a login first)		* You can volunteer directly from the detailed item description in the database (you do have to create a login first)

Sharonkahn: /* READ THIS FIRST */

2018-02-27T18:50:00Z

READ THIS FIRST

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	'''The New Spiffy Programming Database.		'''The New Spiffy Programming Database.
	Take a look - it's [here https://minicon53prog.mnstf.org/programming/]]'''		Take a look - it's [[here https://minicon53prog.mnstf.org/programming/]]'''

	* You can volunteer directly from the detailed item description in the database (you do have to create a login first)		* You can volunteer directly from the detailed item description in the database (you do have to create a login first)

Sharonkahn: /* THE MINICON 53 PROGRAMMING BRAINSTORM WIKI page is CLOSED */

2018-02-27T18:49:15Z

THE MINICON 53 PROGRAMMING BRAINSTORM WIKI page is CLOSED

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	== THE MINICON 53 PROGRAMMING BRAINSTORM WIKI page is CLOSED ==		== THE MINICON 53 PROGRAMMING BRAINSTORM WIKI page is CLOSED ==

			== READ THIS FIRST ==
	Okay, it's official. The time for brainstorming is OVER. I am putting together a final schedule, and dropping all the ideas on this page that haven't gotten at least two or three participants. You can still look at this page if you want to, but if you want to see what's on the schedule for this year, head over to ...		Okay, it's official. The time for brainstorming is OVER. I am putting together a final schedule, and dropping all the ideas on this page that haven't gotten at least two or three participants. You can still look at this page if you want to, but if you want to see what's on the schedule for this year, head over to ...

Sharonkahn: /* THE MINICON 53 PROGRAMMING BRAINSTORM WIKI page */

2018-02-27T18:48:17Z

THE MINICON 53 PROGRAMMING BRAINSTORM WIKI page

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	[http://mnstf.org/minicon53/ Minicon 53 (2018)] will take place March 30-April 1, 2018, at the St. Louis Park Doubletree.		[http://mnstf.org/minicon53/ Minicon 53 (2018)] will take place March 30-April 1, 2018, at the St. Louis Park Doubletree.

	== THE MINICON 53 PROGRAMMING BRAINSTORM WIKI page ==		== THE MINICON 53 PROGRAMMING BRAINSTORM WIKI page is CLOSED ==
			Okay, it's official. The time for brainstorming is OVER. I am putting together a final schedule, and dropping all the ideas on this page that haven't gotten at least two or three participants. You can still look at this page if you want to, but if you want to see what's on the schedule for this year, head over to ...

	'''The New Spiffy Programming Database ~~is now live! It's kind of still in Beta, but getting more usable by the day~~.

			'''The New Spiffy Programming Database.
	Take a look - it's [here https://minicon53prog.mnstf.org/programming/]]'''		Take a look - it's [here https://minicon53prog.mnstf.org/programming/]]'''

	* To volunteer for ~~a programming item~~, send an email to '''programming@minicon53.mnstf.org'''.		* You can volunteer directly from the detailed item description in the database (you do have to create a login first)
			* If that doesn't work for you, you can still send an email to '''programming@minicon53.mnstf.org'''.
			* If you have problems with the database, please report the issue to the same email. Please be a little more specific than "It didn't work for me," including what browser you were using and exactly WHAT didn't work. Thanks.

	~~Your email~~ should include the titles of the panels that you are interested in, schedule limitations, and whether or not you would consider moderating any of the panels that you're volunteering for. You could also include a little about yourself and/or why you're interested in this programming item.		Volunteer emails should include the titles of the panels that you are interested in, schedule limitations, and whether or not you would consider moderating any of the panels that you're volunteering for. You could also include a little about yourself and/or why you're interested in this programming item.

	== LITERATURE AND WRITING ==		== LITERATURE AND WRITING ==

Michaelkingsley: /* FANDOM AND THE CULTURAL ZEITGEIST */

2018-02-22T01:30:16Z

FANDOM AND THE CULTURAL ZEITGEIST

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	===Science Fiction in Classic Rock===		===Science Fiction in Classic Rock===
	Rock music has had a long relationship with myth, fantasy images, and science fiction. Many rock concept albums tell stories with fantastic themes. Discuss the themes of such artists as David Bowie, Hawkwind, Jefferson Airplane, The Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, and Yes.		Rock music has had a long relationship with myth, fantasy images, and science fiction. Many rock concept albums tell stories with fantastic themes. Discuss the themes of such artists as David Bowie, Hawkwind, Jefferson Airplane, The Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, and Yes.

			===Discussion of the Hugo Award Finalists===
			The 2018 Hugo finalists were announced this weekend! Discuss the nominees. Were you happy? Sad? Indifferent?

	== SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ==		== SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ==

Sharonkahn: /* The Mystery of the WTF Star */

2018-02-13T21:20:19Z

The Mystery of the WTF Star

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	=== The Mystery of the WTF Star ===		=== The Mystery of the WTF Star ===
	The star known as KIC8462852, aka "Tabby's Star", became a hot news item		The star known as KIC8462852, aka "Tabby's Star", became a hot news item when it looked like an alien megastructure had been discovered there. That may not be true, but the star is still a mystery. Let's discuss what is so weird about this star, what explanations have been speculated on, and what we know now.
	when it looked like an alien megastructure had been discovered there.
	That may not be true, but the star is still a mystery. Let's discuss what
	is so weird about this star ~~and speculate~~ on ~~the cause -- is it aliens~~,
	~~dust, or a glitch in the universe?~~


	=== The Space Program in the Trump Era, Year 2 ===		=== The Space Program in the Trump Era, Year 2 ===