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As time goes by, it becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish between science fiction and reality
IN THE novel 2001: A Space Odyssey, Arthur C. Clarke shows us Dr Heywood Floyd reading his “Newspad”, where he can consult any newspaper he wishes. How many future computer engineers read this science fiction classic – or saw the movie – and thought, “I want one of those!”?
As SF fans know, finding examples in earlier fiction that resemble new technology brings a glow of satisfaction at seeing our world foretold. But how has rapid technological development…
