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Empath A being capable of telepathic empathy with others.
(From Empath [1956] by J.T. McIntosh) |
Credit A basic unit of currency.
(From The Mightiest Machine [1934] by John W. Campbell) |
Super-Weapon A generic term for an advanced destructive device or technology.
(From Robot Nemesis [1939] by E.E. 'Doc' Smith) |
Helicab A taxi cab that flies using helicopter rotors.
(From Heli-Cab Hack [1950] by John Weston) |
Gyrocab A flying taxi.
(From You Are Forbidden! [1947] by Jerry Shelton) |
Brick Moon An artificial satellite or space station with living quarters for passengers.
(From The Brick Moon [1869] by Edward Everett Hale) |
Wearables (Wearable Computers) Computers and peripherals that use textiles for electronic circuitry.
(From Rainbows End [2006] by Vernor Vinge) |
Antigravity A force opposed to gravity.
(From The Vanguard of Neptune [1932] by J.M. Walsh) |
Radar Mesentery A thick covering that supports a network of sensors.
(From This Immortal [1965] by Roger Zelazny) |
Sunshades Sunglasses that darken and lighten based on ambient lighting.
(From This Immortal [1965] by Roger Zelazny) |
Diptray A hovering tray of drinks, used for parties.
(From This Immortal [1965] by Roger Zelazny) |
Simicolor Artificial coloring for the body.
(From This Immortal [1965] by Roger Zelazny) |
Alpha Plus Intervening in the physical development of humans can result in enhancements.
(From Brave New World [1932] by Aldous Huxley) |
Camera Tunnel A device that captures images of shredded documents from all sides for reassembly.
(From Rainbows End [2006] by Vernor Vinge) |
Virtual Punishment It seems like decades in prison.
(From Complete Sentence [2011] by Joe Haldeman) |
Chain Gun Device fires lengths of steel chain.
(From All Tomorrow's Parties [1999] by William Gibson) |
Living Advertising Character Modifying an ordinary person to create a living likeness of a company's brand symbol or character.
(From The Stars My Destination [1956] by Alfred Bester) |
Power Planet A satellite that supplies the Earth with power.
(From The Power Planet [1931] by Murray Leinster) |
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