"Many folks find that playing about with steampunk and neo-victorian tropes and images is a lot of fun, but it's also important to remember that the Age of Victoria left a lot to be desired when it came to things like human rights and cultural respect. But if we can imaging a world of Tesla-powered Airships and analog computers, surely we can also imagine a world where people of differing backgrounds and experiences are respected for their achievments and cultural diversity is prized? "

NOW THIS is a panel I would love to see at TeslaCon.