When Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact

The video explores how science fiction has historically predicted future technologies and societal changes. It highlights predictions by authors like Isaac Asimov, Jules Verne, Mark Twain, and HG Wells, who foresaw developments such as digital learning, the internet, and even the atomic bomb. The video emphasizes the importance of scientific knowledge in crafting accurate science fiction and discusses the role of science in transforming complex ideas into understandable concepts.

What did Isaac Asimov predict about computers in 1988?

How did Jules Verne's prediction about the moon landing compare to the actual event?

What was Mark Twain's prediction regarding communication technology?

What did Arthur C. Clarke predict about communication satellites?

In what ways did HG Wells accurately predict future technologies?

What is the significance of science fiction in predicting future technologies according to the text?

How does the text describe the relationship between science fiction writers and scientific training?