What kind of visage does science fiction present in the age of AI? Can it still exist? Can it still develop? Perhaps generative AI will become a tool for creating science fiction. Maybe only AI-created science fiction will remain, and human-created science fiction will no longer exist. Or perhaps science fiction will become a major force in critiquing AI. Another related issue is that various drugs, including those treating Alzheimer's, are extending human lifespans. What exactly are humans and AI robots competing over? This symposium, organized by Mirage Magazine to celebrate its anniversary, will have distinguished guests discussing these issues from different perspectives.

**Moderator:**

- 張系國SK Chang, founder of Mirage, novelist

**Guests:**

- 夏祖焯Fred Hsia, novelist, engineer

- 方玉山David Fong, musician, engineer

**Speakers:**

- 李汭璿Li Ruixuan, designer, writer

- 孔欣偉Kong Xinwei, science fiction novelist, information engineer

**Organizer:**

- Mirage Magazine

**Co-organizers:**

- Chinese Institute of Engineers, North American Writers' Association, New York Chinese Writers' Association, Overseas Chinese Women Writers' Association

**Venue:**

- This Symposium uses the same venue as SEKE24 conference

- Larkspur Landing South San Francisco Hotel

- 690 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080 (Tel: 1-650-827-1515)

- Very close to San Francisco International Airport. Conference website: [SEKE24 Conference](http://ksiresearch.org/seke/seke24.html)

- Hotel information can be found via the hotel link. Free parking in front of the hotel. Turn left after entering the hotel entrance to reach the conference hall.

**Time:**

- October 27, 12:10 PM - 2:00 PM

**Registration:**

  • Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.