Dublin takes over as host of next World Science Fiction Convention

Researchers, scientists and writers will all sit down to tease out some of the world's most pressing issues as evolving technology rapidly changes our world.

Thu, 15 Aug, 2019 - 20:15

Joyce Fegan

Could a robot replace your partner?

This is just one of the topics being debated at the 77th World Science Fiction Convention in Dublin this week.

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Courts Science Place: Dublin Place: ADAPT Centre Place: Trinity College Dublin Place: Japan Person: Kevin Koidl Person: Koidl Person: Dave Lewis Person: Lewis Event: World Science Fiction Convention Event: 77th World Science Fiction Convention Organisation: Irish Examiner Organisation: ADAPT Centre

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