Absolutely! And I'm fine with my SF writers not always being on the same page with me; I'm there for their world building and storytelling, and for offering inspiration. I don't need them to be perfect prognosticators.

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Neal Stephenson’s Most Stunning Prediction

Thanks for sharing. His novel is of the best fictional stories out there and one of the reasons I’m optimistic on our future progress.

Shame he’s not quite as bullish as his readers are, but there’s just as much value in a reality check.