StarTalk All-Stars at NY Comic Con – The Science of Science Fiction

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StarTalk All-Stars at NY Comic Con – The Science of Science Fiction

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On 10/8/2016, the StarTalk All-Stars packed NY Comic Con to discuss the real science in science fiction. Now you can get your geek on with All-Stars hosts Charles Liu and Emily Rice, co-host Chuck Nice, and Phillip K. Dick Award nominated author PJ Manney.
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