Science Fiction in the News Articles
Related to material in War Game
by Philip K. Dick

"Let the aliens get away with one thing - and they'd get away with everything - including the Earth!"


('War Game' by Philip K. Dick)

Wonderfully paranoid short story by Dick encapsulates the suspicion of all others that came about during the Cold War. Manufacturers from the outer planets send new toys in for testing. Are they harmless diversions for children, or some form of weapon? Or worse?

Science fiction in the News articles describe real-world events that relate to the ideas and inventions in sf novels and movies. Select a news article:

Flat Flexible Loudspeakers From Warwick Audio
   The development of this technology will make possible devices by authors like Ellison, Dick and Sterling.

PETMAN Humanoid Robot
   This robot will be used for product testing of protective gear by the US Army. Better it than thou.

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in the News

Brin's 1990 Novel Earth Still Full Of Predictions
re: David Brin
(4/20/2024)

'Whisper Mode' ala Blue Thunder Researched At Bristol
re: Various
(4/18/2024)

Gaia - Why Stop With Just The Earth?
re: Robert Castle
(4/18/2024)

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