Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke was a British science fiction writer and futurist, celebrated for his visionary ideas about space exploration and technology. Co-author of '2001: A Space Odyssey,' Clarke made significant predictions regarding global communications via geostationary satellites in 1945, which have since become an integral part of modern telecommunications.
Born on Dec 16, 1917 (107 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,863 | $2,700,000 | 1,148$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 28,863 | $2,700,000 | 1,148$ |
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United Kingdom:
Chris Hadfield spent a day with Arthur C Clarke, who was one of his science fiction idols growing up.
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Greece:
Arthur C. Clarke is a classic science fiction author whose works often explore advanced alien civilizations and their interactions with humanity.
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Argentina:
Arthur C. Clarke introduced the concept of artificial intelligence in his classic science fiction work 2001: A Space Odyssey.
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Australia:
Arthur C. Clarke is quoted regarding the indistinguishability of advanced technology from magic.
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Hungary:
Arthur C. Clarke is a popular science fiction writer known for his quote about advanced technology being indistinguishable from magic.
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Spain:
Arthur C. Clarke's quote about the possibilities of life in the universe is featured in the exhibition.
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Lithuania:
Arthur C. Clarke co-created the screenplay for '2001: A Space Odyssey' based on the short story 'The Sentinel'.
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Paraguay:
Arthur C. Clarke predicted the use of satellites in geostationary orbit for global telecommunications.
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