A small tribute to Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur Clarke is a typical case of an outstanding person ahead of its time. During World War II he got involved as an officer with the British early warning radar system that was one of the decisive factors that helped turn the war tide. As early as 1945, he conceived the use of satellites and has left behind a number of books with imaginary stories or his thoughts.
Many people will remember him for his book “2001: A space odyssey” that was directed in 1968 by Stanley Kubrick, and is regarded as one of the most masterful and influential science films ever. In 1956 he emigrated to Sri Lanka and died there on the 19th of this month at an age of 80.
For his achievements he won several nominations, including a nobel prize. In the second half of his life he got involved in animal and environment protection. One of his concepts that has not yet materialised was the space elevator, a machine that he firmly believed will eventually prove more important than satellites.
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