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| Olaf Stapledon: Science Fiction Technology and Ideas |
| William Olaf Stapledon (1886-1950), British philosopher and writer, was born near Liverpool; he served as a conscientious objector during WWII in France and Belgium. His works were a great influence on other sf writers, including Clarke, Aldiss and Lem. |
| Invention/Technology | Source Work (Publication Date) |
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Artificial Gravity System |
Last and First Men (1930) |
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Artificial Planet |
Star Maker (1937) |
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Artificial Transparent Element - see through it |
Last and First Men (1930) |
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Gold-Fish-Bowl World |
Star Maker (1937) |
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Group Mind |
Last and First Men (1930) |
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Light Traps (Dyson Sphere) |
Star Maker (1937) |
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Near-Space Solar Energy Collectors |
Star Maker (1937) |
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Planets Made Habitable |
Last and First Men (1930) |
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