Sci-fi as a breeding ground for ideas

Sci-fi writer Bruce Sterling provides an example of design fiction – “In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the guy’s holding what’s clearly an iPad. It just really looks like one, right?” Sci-fi often has implications on reality. Several of James Bond’s gadgets have made their way into everyday life. These include satellite navigation, underwater cameras and bullet proof glass.

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