Paul Carlson is an avid reader who grew into a fan and eventually into a published author. He's been married to the lovely Fujiko for 43 years, and traveled the globe enough to get some idea of diverse cultures and lifestyles. For a day job Paul was a delivery-truck driver, one of a handful who've become a voting member of the SFWA. He hosts a popular writer's resource web page. He is now retired, and moved to small-town Kansas to help raise his grandchildren.
AI is here, it’s loud, and it isn’t packing its bags anytime soon. Instead of fighting the tide, this panel dives into how creators, fans, and everyday humans can use AI as a genuinely helpful tool. We explore practical ways to fold AI into your workflow, from brainstorming and research to prototyping art, planning stories, building worlds, and enhancing skills you already have.
What if the most outrageous claims of the “ancient aliens” crowd were only the beginning? This playful panel imagines extraterrestrial involvement in everything from Stonehenge to the Channel Tunnel. Participants invent absurd explanations for famous human achievements supposedly guided by alien technology. Come celebrate wild speculation and see just how far the joke can go.