Ninety-five years ago today — December 16, 1917 — Arthur C. Clarke, the visionary author of many science fiction classics, was born in Minehead, Somerset, England.
(Clarke on the set of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Image from the Clarke Foundation web site.)
As the Clarke Foundation web site puts it,
Arthur C. Clarke’s legacy bridges the worlds of the arts and the sciences. His work ranged from scientific discovery to science fiction, from technical application to entertainment. As an engineer, as a futurist, and as a humanist, Clarke has influenced numerous artists, scientists, and engineers working today ….
And, no doubt, his work and his legacy will continue to influence and inspire people for years to come.
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