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Womb Room
The ultimate ship's bridge.
(From A World Out of Time [1976] by Larry Niven)
Young-Forever
A very particular formula for human immortality, which solves the most serious attendant problem (population explosion).
(From A World Out of Time [1976] by Larry Niven)
Poster TV
This display gives new meaning to the term "flat screen."
(From A World Out of Time [1976] by Larry Niven)
Zero-Time Jail
A building in which an energy field prevents time from passing.
(From A World Out of Time [1976] by Larry Niven)
Bubble Car
Self-steering, hovering, this is the car of the future.
(From A World Out of Time [1976] by Larry Niven)
Graluz
A contained, concealed breeding pond for the frog-like Gowachin.
(From The Dosadi Experiment [1977] by Frank Herbert)
Stepping Discs
Open air teleportation pads.
(From Ringworld [1970] by Larry Niven)
Gravity-assisted Subway
The fastest way between continents (that does not entail leaving the ground).
(From A World Out of Time [1976] by Larry Niven)
Toothbud Transplant
Implanted teeth that mimic the dentition of other species.
(From Neuromancer [1984] by William Gibson)
Robot Crab
An automated gardener.
(From Neuromancer [1984] by William Gibson)
Temporary Quarters
Device used to separate a large interior space in an off-planet satellite into various living spaces.
(From Neuromancer [1984] by William Gibson)
JAL Shuttle
Shuttle capable of attaining low earth orbit.
(From Neuromancer [1984] by William Gibson)
Recorded Personalities
Computer firmware that saves a person's characteristics and reactions.
(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
Lunar Concrete
A building material using lunar dust or similar surface material as a main ingredient.
(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
Butcher Vegetable
A plant that grows steaks (protein).
(From Time is the Simplest Thing [1961] by Clifford Simak)
Star Machine
A device that serves as a boost to psychokinetic powers of mind, enabling paranormals to send their awareness to distant planets.
(From Time is the Simplest Thing [1961] by Clifford Simak)
Dimensino
An alien entertainment center that provides the ultimate in immersive experience.
(From Time is the Simplest Thing [1961] by Clifford Simak)
Gobathian
An alien medical technology that enables full body healing in the event of traumatic injury.
(From Time is the Simplest Thing [1961] by Clifford Simak)
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