No, Dean Koontz did not "predict" the current coronavirus pandemic. No, Akira did not "predict" 2020 Japan Olympics (& its possible cancellation). Can we please stop terming coincidences as "predictions"??! (Also no, Star Trek TOS did not "predict" mobile phones)
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well said!
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Futurist Gene Roddenberry dared to dream of a somewhat more functional walkie talkie.
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they/the tech was always around as
@arthur_affect mentioned. the "inspiration" for the cellphone comes from the form-factor & that is due to the artist/sculptor Wah Ming Chang, who also designed the phaser, tricorder etc.pic.twitter.com/l7BHm8u7Ne
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Yes, appearance and use; I apologize for an incomplete tweet and leaving openings for pedants.
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