Summary:
The book explores the evolution of science fiction ideas into real-world technologies, examining the boundary-pushing innovations that have transformed fantasy into reality. It delves into the stories of scientists and inventors who have turned once-impossible dreams into achievable feats, from private space travel to bionic limbs.
Key points:
1. Exponential Tech Growth: Kotler explains that tech improves rapidly, not slowly, with computing power as a key example. This means future tech from sci-fi is becoming real faster than we expect.
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