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The Shining One by Nat Schachner:
Science Fiction Inventions, Technology and Ideas
"A cry of fear blasted from the watching millions. A long streamer of blue light had emanated from the pointing finger, impinged upon the nearest diving plane. Metal flared in unendurable brightness, cataracted in a molten gush to the war-torn earth beneath. The finger moved. A great bomber jerked convulsively, went crashing and flaming to destruction. "
('The Shining One' by Nat Schachner)
Very nicely done story illustrates how science fiction authors warn about the future by predicting future weapons systems. The story is also a cautionary tale about trying to fight the last war all over again. Select an invention:
Concentrated Light - predicts the laser |
Multiple Sample Voice - sound mixing 30's style |
Sono-Induction Coils - buried speaker technology |
Subphoton Search Ray - see through walls |
Vibration Screen - keep spy beams out! |
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