Can Regulation Boldly Go? Space Law X Star Trek

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Does science fiction impact real world policy? Three experts in security, technology policy, and space law examine the Star Trek universe against America’s constantly shifting domestic space policies and existing international agreements. The panel will discuss the relevance of science fiction to law-makers generally, and dive into a comparative analysis of Star Trek to the real world. Discussion will range from access to space, to war in space, to government structures for regulating space, to the questions raised by the landmark television series, ultimately asking “are we as optimistic as Gene Roddenberry?”

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photo of Elsbeth Magilton

Elsbeth Magilton

University of Nebraska

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Gabriel Swiney

U.S. State Department

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Kathryn Waldron

R Street Institute

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Format: Panel
Type: Session
Track: Space
Level: Advanced