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A device that would produce perfect poetry, given the necessary parameters.
(From Studio 5, The Stars [1971] by J.G. Ballard)
Static House
A house that was once fully psychotropic and malleable, but which had been frozen in one configuration.
(From The Thousand Dreams of Stellavista [1962] by J.G. Ballard)
Inert-Wear
Clothing made of dead fibers; clothing that is unmoving, static.
(From Say Goodby to the Wind [1970] by J.G. Ballard)
Bio-Fabric
Living cloth that constantly adapts itself to the personality and needs of its wearer.
(From Say Goodby to the Wind [1970] by J.G. Ballard)
Senso-Cells
Sensors that recorded personal characteristics of the owners of a house, to better serve their needs.
(From The Thousand Dreams of Stellavista [1962] by J.G. Ballard)
Plastex
A combination of plaster and latex, it allows houses to change shape for you.
(From The Thousand Dreams of Stellavista [1962] by J.G. Ballard)
Psychotropic House
Buildings designed to sense, and mirror, the psychological state of their owners.
(From The Thousand Dreams of Stellavista [1962] by J.G. Ballard)
Sand-Yacht (Land Schooner)
A vehicle that used wind power upon its sails to move on the land.
(From Cry Hope, Cry Fury! [1966] by J.G. Ballard)
Photosensitive Pigment
Special paint that stays 'blank' until exposed to a scene.
(From Cry Hope, Cry Fury! [1966] by J.G. Ballard)
Chalf (Quick-Scribe Powder)
A special powder that forms itself into words and symbols.
(From The Tactful Saboteur [1964] by Frank Herbert)
Heighliner
Enormous starship used by the Spacing Guild for interstellar travel.
(From Dune [1965] by Frank Herbert)
Feeler-Planes
Special sensors that make extremely detailed three-dimensional models.
(From The Houses of Iszm [1954] by Jack Vance)
Subliminal Billboards
Enormous outdoor billboards that are totally blank - or are they?
(From The Subliminal Man [1963] by J.G. Ballard)
Free Telephone Call
All telephone calls are free - in exchange for short commercials.
(From The Subliminal Man [1963] by J.G. Ballard)
Cellphone Voice Mail
Callers speak into their instrument, and the content of the call is stored by the network for the user to replay at will.
(From The Age of The Pussyfoot [1966] by Frederik Pohl)
Online Employability Profile Testing
An online test that determines the best areas in which you might search for a job.
(From The Age of The Pussyfoot [1966] by Frederik Pohl)
Online Job Search
Networked assets allow ordinary people to search through nationwide job listings upon providing a short set of qualifications.
(From The Age of The Pussyfoot [1966] by Frederik Pohl)
Cellphone Credit Card
Cellphone that can act as a credit card.
(From The Age of The Pussyfoot [1966] by Frederik Pohl)
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