Overview
Explore a wide range of sessions today with diverse topics and speakers, from scientific discoveries and social issues to literary discussions and comedic fiction.
Saturday Programming
Session Title | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
Explore Cosmological Discoveries | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Join Priyamvada Natarajan as she explains dark matter, dark energy, and black holes. |
Fiction, Faction, and Uncomfortable Truths | 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Devika Rege and Ijeoma Oluo discuss their works and the intersection of fiction and reality. |
Court on Trial | 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM | Panel explores the Supreme Court of India and American judiciary with data-driven analysis and insights. |
My Beloved Life | 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM | Amitava Kumar discusses his novel, intertwining personal and sociopolitical history. |
Culture: A New World History | 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM | Martin Puchner discusses cultural evolution from ancient Greece to modern-day K-Pop. |
Acts of God | 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM | Kanan Gill explores his comedic science fiction debut novel and its existential themes. |
Mapping the Heavens: Revealing the Cosmos
Explore Cosmological Discoveries
Time: 02:00 PM to 02:45 PM
Join Priyamvada Natarajan as she delves into the mysteries of the universe. Her work as a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Yale University focuses on dark matter, dark energy, and black holes. Natarajan is known for making complex scientific theories accessible to general audiences. This session will be a fascinating journey through the greatest hits of cosmological discoveries over the past century.
Fiction, Faction and Uncomfortable Truths
Discuss Fiction and Reality
Time: 02:00 PM to 02:45 PM
Devika Rege and Ijeoma Oluo discuss their works and the intersection of fiction and reality. They explore social and political issues, examining how these themes are addressed in their writing. This session provides insight into the challenges of writing amidst a complex social and political environment.
Court on Trial
Analyze Judicial Systems
Time: 02:00 PM to 02:45 PM
Join Sital Kalantry, William H.J. Hubbard, Andrew Siegal, and Pallavi Wahi as they explore the comparative landscape of the Supreme Court of India and the American judiciary.
Kalantry and Hubbard use data-driven analysis to examine 75 years of the Supreme Court of India's performance. They provide insights into its impact and evolution.
The panelists also discuss the American judiciary's complex structure and significant rulings. They highlight how it has navigated challenges and changes throughout its history.
Moderated by Judge Ketu Shah, the conversation delves into what the judicial systems of India and America can learn from each other.
My Beloved Life
Delve into Personal Narratives
03:00 PM to 03:45 PM
Amitava Kumar discusses his recent novel, My Beloved Life, which intertwines the lives of a father and daughter with the sociopolitical history of the Indian subcontinent. His tender observations and bold narrative ambitions redefine history to include personal details. In conversation with Alka Kurian, Kumar explores his relationship to writing and the development of this novel.
Culture: A New World History
Learn about a Cultural Evolution
At 04:00 PM to 04:45 PM, join Martin Puchner at Town Hall Seattle as he discusses his book, Culture: The Story of Us, From Cave Art to K-Pop.
Puchner explores cultural history, touching on significant moments from ancient Greece to modern-day K-Pop. This session delves into identity, community, and the enduring role of art in human society.
Along with author and academic Anand Yang, Puchner will elucidate the importance of the arts and humanities in propagating knowledge and fostering cultural discourse.
Acts of God
Explore Comedic Science Fiction
05:00 PM to 05:45 PM
Comedian and actor Kanan Gill will discuss his debut novel, Acts of God. Blending comedic science fiction with existential questions, Gill offers a unique approach that will surely intrigue attendees. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into his post-apocalyptic world and gain insights into his comedic and writing life.