but -- now, the U.S. Government has finally acknowledged -- ta daa -- that science fiction writers do in fact know the future. At USA today.
From laser weapons to test-tube babies, science-fiction writers have imagined hundreds of futuristic technologies that were or are being developed and used by the government or produced for the public. Among them:
From author Robert Heinlein: cellphones, remote-controlled robot arms, microwave ovens, water beds.
From author H.G. Wells: atomic bombs, airplanes, television, joystick controls.
From author Arlan Andrews: tourist spaceships, downloadable pocket-sized books.
At last, I feel my life is in good hands.
4 comments:
I've always been in favor of the philosopher kings running the world.
I felt better about it before I read the first comment.
Who chooses the writers?
The first comment in the article, S.B., not yours.
I'm still waiting for my Screenfridge,
http://www.villagevoice.com/news/9944,kushner,9670,8.html
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