Arthur C. Clarke Many people influence society through various ways. This influence can be projected by way of paintings, literature, music or other means of expression. Utilizing the past, present, and future. Science fiction is the writing of imaginative stories that center on fantastic, scientific developments. One man who has excelled greatly in predicting the future and expressing life, as he knows it, is science fiction writer, Arthur C. Clarke. He investigated such subjects as …showed first 75 words of 1745 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1745 total…could be influenced or provoked. Clarke stated, "of the many lessons to be drawn from this slice of recent history, the one that I wish to emphasize is this. Anything that is theoretically possible will be achieved in practice, no matter what the technical difficulties, if it is desired greatly enough" (Contemporary Authors 19). Clarke's comment justifies his belief that the future holds optimism regarding the great benefits humankind can derive from technology and space exploration.