Worldcon
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Worldcon is the annual World Science Fiction Convention, a major international gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans, creators, and professionals.
All labels observed (7)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| World Science Fiction Convention | 34 |
| Worldcon canonical | 20 |
| Worldcon committee | 4 |
| 11th World Science Fiction Convention | 1 |
| 1939 World Science Fiction Convention | 1 |
| 1996 Worldcon | 1 |
| World Science Fiction Convention committee | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T56280 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Worldcon Context triple: [Hugo Award, ceremonyHeldAt, Worldcon]
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A.
Locus Award
The Locus Award is a prestigious set of annual science fiction and fantasy literary awards voted on by readers of Locus magazine.
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Hugo Award
The Hugo Award is one of the most prestigious honors in science fiction and fantasy, recognizing outstanding works and achievements in the genre as voted on by members of the World Science Fiction Society.
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Academy of Sciences for the Developing World
The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World, now known as The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), is an international organization that supports scientific excellence and capacity building in developing countries.
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Literary Machines
Literary Machines is a seminal book by Theodor Nelson that outlines his visionary concepts for hypertext, non-linear writing, and the structure of digital information systems.
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E.
European Academy of Sciences and Arts
The European Academy of Sciences and Arts is a transnational, interdisciplinary learned society that brings together leading scholars, scientists, artists, and public figures from across Europe to promote scientific and cultural exchange and address societal challenges.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Worldcon Target entity description: Worldcon is the annual World Science Fiction Convention, a major international gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans, creators, and professionals.
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A.
Locus Award
The Locus Award is a prestigious set of annual science fiction and fantasy literary awards voted on by readers of Locus magazine.
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B.
Hugo Award
The Hugo Award is one of the most prestigious honors in science fiction and fantasy, recognizing outstanding works and achievements in the genre as voted on by members of the World Science Fiction Society.
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C.
Academy of Sciences for the Developing World
The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World, now known as The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), is an international organization that supports scientific excellence and capacity building in developing countries.
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D.
Literary Machines
Literary Machines is a seminal book by Theodor Nelson that outlines his visionary concepts for hypertext, non-linear writing, and the structure of digital information systems.
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E.
European Academy of Sciences and Arts
The European Academy of Sciences and Arts is a transnational, interdisciplinary learned society that brings together leading scholars, scientists, artists, and public figures from across Europe to promote scientific and cultural exchange and address societal challenges.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fan convention
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recurring event ⓘ science fiction convention ⓘ |
| awardsPresented |
Hugo Awards
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linked to:
Hugo Award
John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer (historical) ⓘ
linked to:
Astounding Award for Best New Writer
Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book ⓘ |
| commonName | Worldcon ⓘ |
| countryOfFirstEvent | United States of America ⓘ |
| firstHeld | 1939 ⓘ |
| firstLocation | New York City ⓘ |
| focus |
fantasy fandom
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science fiction fandom ⓘ |
| frequency | annual ⓘ |
| fullName |
World Science Fiction Convention
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linked to:
Worldcon
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| genre |
fantasy
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science fiction ⓘ |
| governedBy | WSFS Constitution ⓘ |
| hasEvent |
Hugo Awards ceremony
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linked to:
Hugo Award
Masquerade ⓘ art show ⓘ autograph sessions ⓘ bid sessions for future Worldcons ⓘ business meeting ⓘ dealers room ⓘ filk music ⓘ programming panels ⓘ readings ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
Guests of Honor
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fan Guests of Honor ⓘ site selection vote ⓘ toastmaster or master of ceremonies ⓘ |
| hasNotableLocation |
Chicago
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linked to:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Dublin ⓘ Helsinki ⓘ London ⓘ
linked to:
London, England
Melbourne ⓘ San Jose, California ⓘ
linked to:
San Jose
Yokohama ⓘ |
| language | English (primary working language) ⓘ |
| membershipGrants |
right to nominate for Hugo Awards
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right to vote for Hugo Awards ⓘ right to vote on future Worldcon sites ⓘ |
| membershipType |
attending membership
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supporting membership ⓘ |
| notHeldDuring | World War II ⓘ |
| organizedBy | World Science Fiction Society ⓘ |
| organizerAbbreviation | WSFS ⓘ |
| resumed | 1946 ⓘ |
| scope | international ⓘ |
| siteSelectedBy | members of WSFS ⓘ |
| typicalDuration | five days ⓘ |
| typicalMonth | August ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Worldcon Description of subject: Worldcon is the annual World Science Fiction Convention, a major international gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans, creators, and professionals.
Referenced by (62)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
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presentedAt
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World Science Fiction Convention
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Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
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World Science Fiction Convention
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Hugo Award for Best Professional Magazine
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11th World Science Fiction Convention
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