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- “Science is magic that works.” ― Kurt Vonnegut, Cat’s Cradle
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British science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke formulated three adages that are known as Clarke's three laws, of which the third law is the best known and most widely cited. They are part of his ideas in his extensive writings about the future.
Nov 10, 2022 · Science is magic that works. Cat’s Cradle. Throughout his career, Vonnegut wrote about hypothetical technologies that foresaw not just emergent fields of science such as artificial intelligence and geoengineering, but the ways in which culture and politics shape their effect on society.
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- Was Arthur C. Clarke Right? An Exploration of The Magical Nature of Technology
A story by Ramon Mas Baucells
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Arthur C. Clarke The skin on my arms is raw. My feet a mass of sores. I walk slower and slower as the inertia wanes. It’s the exhaustion of the last day, the beat prior to the Blast. Those of us who sit down now will turn to dust. I sometimes envy them. To stop. To die. But I’d be incapable of doing a No-Further. I believe in the rhythm, I was taught to carry on. Just like every three thin moons, the pilgrimage takes the sh...
A story by Lucía Lijtmaer
The fuel on which science runs is ignorance. Matt Ridley -Hello. -Hello. -Can you tell me what’s happened? -No, sorry. -But something’s happened. -It’s an error. That’s all I know. -Really? -Yes. -Can’t it be fixed? -As I said, that’s all I know. Something went wrong. Our engineers have been informed. -The engineers? Since when is this a problem for engineers? And anyway, what engineers are you talking about? Some kind of collective? -Actually, I think the problem is that you didn’t send the...
An interactive piece by Oscar Marín
In 1962, in his book “Profiles of the Future: An Inquiry into the Limits of the Possible”, science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke formulated his famous Three Laws, of which the third law is the best-known and most widely cited: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic”. The visualization below aims to explore this concept, offering a general classification of ‘magical acts’ and a timeline of what could be the evolution of their technological counterparts (you can...
Apr 11, 2007 · Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world. Science is the highest personification of the nation because that nation will remain the first which carries the furthest the works of thought and intelligence.
- The important thing is to never stop questioning – Albert Einstein. Albert Einsteinonce said, “The important thing is to never stop questioning.” This simple yet profound statement encapsulates the essence of scientific curiosity.
- In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity – Albert Einstein. Albert Einsteinfamously stated, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” This quote serves as a beacon of hope during challenging times, reminding us that even amidst adversity, there is potential for growth and advancement.
- The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it – Neil deGrasse Tyson. Neil deGrasse Tysononce remarked, “The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.”
- Science is not only a disciple of reason but, also, one of romance and passion – Stephen Hawking. Stephen Hawkingeloquently expressed, “Science is not only a disciple of reason but, also, one of romance and passion.”
Jul 23, 2024 · Sir Arthur Charles Clarke (16 December 1917 – 19 March 2008) was a British author, inventor and futurist, famous for his short stories and novels, among them 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), and as a host and commentator in the British television series Mysterious World.
Sep 2, 2013 · Clarke's Laws are not your typical laws of science. They don't explain some incredible feature of the natural world; instead, their focus is on the scientific process itself.
