Re: Arthur C. Clarke, 1917-2008

In message <vbd1u3pkcvbufjj99v8b5dshrg5vsdau8h@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Alan Woodford 
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> writes
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>Sad news.
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>How many other science fiction writers have affected so many people?
>
He's possibly one of the most recognisable of the big three and I think 
the one with the most influence outside of genre, even if you discount 
his paper on satellites.  Put that in and he's about as influential as 
you can get.
-- 
Omega

Asimov's Corollary to Clarke's Law:
"When, however, the lay public rallies round an idea that is denounced by
distinguished but elderly scientists and sup****ts that idea with great
fervor and emotion -- the distinguished but elderly scientists are then,
after all, probably right."

Isaac Asimov. F&SF. Feb 1977