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When Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact

Why is some science fiction so good at predicting actual science?

Aired 02/19/2014 | Rating NR

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Be Smart

When Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact

Season 2 Episode 20 | 7m 36s

Why is some science fiction so good at predicting actual science?

Do Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, Jules Verne, Philip K. Dick, Hugo Gernsback, Robert Heinlein, or Isaac Asimov hold a candle to H.G. Wells when it comes to correctly predicting the future of science via science fiction? And why does some science fiction do such a good job of predicting the future in the first place?

Aired 02/19/2014 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

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Be Smart

When Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact

Season 2 Episode 20 | 7m 36s

Do Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, Jules Verne, Philip K. Dick, Hugo Gernsback, Robert Heinlein, or Isaac Asimov hold a candle to H.G. Wells when it comes to correctly predicting the future of science via science fiction? And why does some science fiction do such a good job of predicting the future in the first place?

Aired 02/19/2014 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

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