Prophets of Science Fiction
S01E02: Philip K. Dick
Literary genius, celebrated visionary, paranoid outcast: Writer Philip K. Dick lived a life of ever-shifting realities straight from the pages of his mind-bending sci-fi stories. His books have inspired films like Blade Runner, Total Recall, and Minority Report. His ideas have influenced the development of real-life breakthroughs in everything from robotics to law enforcement. The brilliant, troubled sci-fi legend's work confronts readers with a deceptively simple question: What is reality?
Overview
The series covers the life and work of leading science fiction authors of the last couple of centuries. It depicts how they predicted and, accordingly, influenced the development of scientific advancements by inspiring many readers to assist in transforming those futuristic visions into everyday reality.
Episodes
S01E02 Philip K. Dick
S01E03 H.G. Wells
S01E04 Arthur C. Clarke
S01E05 Isaac Asimov
S01E06 Jules Verne
S01E07 Robert Heinlein
S01E08 George Lucas
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