Prophets of Science Fiction
S01E04: Arthur C. Clarke
Some sci-fi storytellers are content to merely predict--but Sir Arthur C. Clarke creates. The writer is single-handedly responsible for the cornerstone of modern telecommunication technology: the satellite. Clarke’s collaboration with director Stanley Kubrick on the iconic 2001 predicted videophones, iPads, and commercial spaceflight--while redefining science-fiction cinema for a new generation. His sci-fi legacy inspires us to unveil the mysteries of the universe, confident in the knowledge that science is the new magic.
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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