Aldous Huxley: Science Fiction Technology and Ideas

Aldous Huxley:
Science Fiction Technology and Ideas

Aldous Huxley (1894-1963) was a British writer best known for his novels and essays. He completed his first (unpublished) novel at seventeen; he is best known to sf readers as the writer of Brave New World, a dystopian novel published in 1932. He also wrote many fascinating works on psychology and religion, including The Doors of Perception and The Perennial Philosophy.

Invention/Technology	Source Work (Publication Date)
Alpha Plus Intervening in the physical development of humans can result in enhancements.	Brave New World (1932)
Artificial Womb A room in which a human embryo waits for the necessary months as a fetus, preparing for birth (decanting).	Brave New World (1932)
Bokanovsky's Process A very early description of cloning.	Brave New World (1932)
Centrifugal Bumble-Puppy Futuristic children's game.	Brave New World (1932)
Feelies (Feely) Device adds the tactile element to entertainment.	Brave New World (1932)
Hypnopædia (Sleep-Teaching) - learn while asleep The idea that a person can learn explicit subject matter while sleeping.	Brave New World (1932)
Scent-Organ A device that output specified odors.	Brave New World (1932)

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