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Number 2's dream voiced to Number 6 in the 1967 Prisoner episode "Chimes of Big Ben". While we might not be numbers, as a series of database entries that risk theft of identity & individuality, spyware in communications technology & cameras everywhere, among other things we've come to accept, yet guard against invading our privacy today, how well did McGoohan predict this New Global Village in which we live | Number 2's dream voiced to Number 6 in the 1967 Prisoner episode "Chimes of Big Ben". While we might not be numbers, as a series of database entries that risk theft of identity & individuality, spyware in communications technology & cameras everywhere, among other things we've come to accept, yet guard against invading our privacy today, how well did McGoohan predict this New Global Village in which we live? | ||
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Revision as of 18:05, 25 April 2009
Minicon 45 - Programming Brainstorm Page
Minicon is dead; long live Minicon! It's the Monday night Dead Dodo party and time to start brainstorming for next year.
Links
- Last Year's Ideas - some were used, some weren't.
- Minicon 45 Official Home Page
- Minicon44 Programming
- Sheraton Bloomington room capacities
Science
Space Borne Life
(Chas) From Aliens without eyes to intelligent balloons, the next step is ...
Bio-Engineering as Art
Rabbits that glow in the dark, flowers infused with the artist's DNA...
Science Fiction
Wheel of Time from the Younger Point of View
Younger fans of Wheel of Time talk with the GoH.
The Wheel of Time: a Feminist View
Writing in Somebody Else's Universe
Keeping the facts straight, getting the voice right.
Managing a Cast of Thousands
How does a writer keep track of a huge number of characters with intertwined stories that extend over multiple books?
My Mind, It’s Going: Memory Loss in Science and Fiction
From Flowers For Algernon to the popular pre-teen video game Kingdom Hearts, memory loss has a place in SF and fantasy. Sometimes it’s just a plot device, and badly researched at that. But sometimes, intentionally or not, it taps into our deepest fears of loss of self. We will discuss stories that deal with memory loss, and why they are important in an age when Alzheimer’s seems to always be on the news.
Censorship and Science Fiction
Fannish & Miscellaneous
The Evil Librarian Panel
Our author GoH has written a book called "Alcatraz vs.the Evil Librarians," so this seems like as good a time as any to do a librarian panel.
Secrets of the Sheraton Bloomington
Some of us have been attending conventions at the Rad South Sheraton Bloomington for decades. We've played hotel tag in the stairways, made friends, gotten married, experienced life-changing firsts. Some of our younger members may even have been conceived here. Let's celebrate this architectural fixture in our fannish lives. Remember watching the sun come up from Mr. C's on the 22nd floor? Does anybody know where the time capsule is hidden? What is the weirdest place we've ever found a sleeper?
Books You Don't Expect to Get Back
What books do you buy over and over to give away to your friends? What's the best gift book you have ever received?
How to Get Laid at Minicon
Our traditional neofan panel.
The Whole World as "The Village"
Number 2's dream voiced to Number 6 in the 1967 Prisoner episode "Chimes of Big Ben". While we might not be numbers, as a series of database entries that risk theft of identity & individuality, spyware in communications technology & cameras everywhere, among other things we've come to accept, yet guard against invading our privacy today, how well did McGoohan predict this New Global Village in which we live?
Booze and Science Fiction
Alcohol has a special place in s.f. fandom (smoooooth) and has also played a key part in a surprising amount of classic s.f. and fantasy. Remember a Bicycle Built for Brew? Pan-Galactic Gargleblaster anybody? An associated workshop or lab for this panel has also been suggested. There are several directions that this could take: a workshop on creating (and more important, naming) new mixed drinks; serious discussion of single malt scotch (preferably with samples); or a panel of con bartenders sharing their favorite stories.
Arts and Crafts
Popup Books
Come and see some resplendent examples of the popup book art form, and learn what goes into the construction of these little masterpieces. Yes, we've done this several times before, but it gets bigger and better every year!
Paper Engineering
This year the paper-folding workshop gets its own time slot. Learn a little origami, cut out a snowflake, or make a folded-paper fortune telling machine customized for Minicon.
Costuming
Costume Doctor
Bonnie and Seven help you deal with good costumes gone bad, wardrobe malfunctions and other costuming problems.
Easter Parade
In your Eeeeaster bonnet, with all the squids uponnnnit... miscellaneous finery, costumes, kazoo bands.
Kids and Family Programming
Tool Time
Take apart a computer.
Children's Concert
Music for children by Minnstf musicians.
Create a Costume in Two Hours
We'll provide the raw materials and you have two hours to whip it into a costume for the Easter Parade. Photographers will be on hand to immortalize your new persona.