Which science fiction novel has come true?

John Brunner's Nebula-nominated 1972 science fiction novel seems entirely too prescient in 2017. The Sheep Look Up envisions a post-apocalyptic future in which pollution in the United States has reached an unbearable point. read more

In 1889 Verne also wrote:"Everyone has noticed those enormous advertisements reflected from the clouds, so large they may be seen by the populations of whole cities or even entire countries." Luckily corporations haven't bought the atmosphere (yet). read more

Science fiction is truly a precursor to science. Theres actually too many to list so I will just name a few. Vertical landing rockets = Robert Heinlein, TASERS = Tom Swift, Lunar Landings launched from Central Florida = Jules Verne. read more

Science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke was such a true visionary that he merits two entries on the list. Among his many near-term predictions was orbiting outposts such as the International Space Station that now circles our planet. read more