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“We over estimate technology in the short term and under estimate technology in the long term.”

Quote by Arthur C. Clarke

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Arthur C. Clarke

Arthur C. Clarke was a British science fiction author, writer, and science popularizer. Known for his science fiction novels and predictions about future technology, his most famous works include '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Rendezvous with Rama'. Clarke's science fiction novels are not only literarily valuable but also had a profound impact on science fiction films and television. more

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