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Through the Looking Glass

TED Radio Hour

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The Role of Science Fiction in Society

In the mid to late 20th century, science fiction was seen as a cheerleader for the space age. In 2019, it's essential right now to help us grapple with a time in which things change so quickly," he says. "There is an amazing ability for science fiction writers to be able to predict the future"

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