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| Karel Capek: Science Fiction Technology and Ideas |
| Karel Capek was born in Bohemia (now in the Czech republic); he died in 1938. He wrote short stories and poetry while still in high school. He received a doctorate in 1915. He wrote many essays and plays; many of them denounced communism and fascism. His works were blacklisted by the Nazis during WWII. |
| Invention/Technology | Source Work (Publication Date) |
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Robot - the origin of the term |
R.U.R. (1920) |
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Robotess |
R.U.R. (1920) |
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Spinning Mill for Veins (Artificial Organs) |
R.U.R. (1920) |
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