Eric G. Swedin is a professor of history at Weber State University. His doctorate is in the history of science and technology. He has extensive experience in the computer field. His publications include numerous articles and three books on the history of computing. His website is swedin.org. He is also the author of five novels, including When Angels Wept: A What-If History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, which won the 2010 Sidewise Award for Best Long-Form Alternate History.
Schedule:
- Fri, 2pm: “Ask the Subject Matter Experts Which Inaccuracies Bother Them Most in Books, TV and Movies, and Why” (panel)
- Sat, 11am: “Using Conspiracy Theories in Fiction” (presentation)