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Which of Asimov's predictions have come true?

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Oct 15, 2025
Dive into the imaginative world of Isaac Asimov and explore how his bold predictions stack up against our reality. Discover his insightful takes on robots, where expectations didn't quite meet the reality of modern humanoid prototypes. Marvel at his foresight about video calls and everyday computing devices that feel eerily close to home. What about space exploration? Asimov envisioned Mars probes and lunar colonies that pushed the boundaries of possibility. Find out which predictions fell flat and what actually came to pass!
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Robots Would Exist, But Not Dominate

  • Isaac Asimov foresaw robots would exist but not be common or very capable by 2014.
  • He imagined robot exhibits like a robotic cleaning lady at a world's fair, foreshadowing modern demos.
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Predicted Video Calls And Ubiquitous Computing

  • Asimov predicted sight-sound communications so callers could both see and hear each other by the 2010s.
  • He also foresaw everyday computing devices becoming essential to handle society's complexity.
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Right About Probes, Too Optimistic On Colonies

  • Asimov expected robotic probes on Mars by 2014 and human Moon colonies by the 2010s.
  • His space optimism matched probes but overestimated human lunar settlement progress.
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