Commemorating the passing of Arthur C. Clarke, thought-father of satellite comms, world-wide-web
I am saddened to learn of the passing of Arthur C. Clarke, but joyous when I consider the intellectual legacy he has left behind.
Sir Arthur, you may have departed this life, but you will never be forgotten.
“2001 - A Space Odyssey” was one of the science fiction books I read as an eleven year old boy, discovering a whole new realm of imagination and possibility. I had started with a few simple children’s sci-fi stories written for my age-level, but soon moved onto weightier sci-fi novels and “2001″ was one of the first of those I discovered.
My eager mind thrilled with excitement and wonder at the immensity of that mysterious, ominous blank dark rectangular block of unknown origin hanging in space. And chilled with dread at the malevolent machine intelligence of Hal. Then finally spilled into relief at the finale of that amazing tale.
Now, just over 25 years later, I remain in awe of the prescience of such a great intellect, who conceived of satellite communications in 1945, who provided the inspiration for the world-wide-web and continued to conjure up amazing scenarios well into his ninth decade among us.
Marvellous to see this video of Arthur C. Clarke’s 90th Birthday Reflections.
Arthur C. Clarke, I salute you and wish you a grand voyage out beyond the stars, as the cosmic radio-wave echos of your existence eminate through the Milky Way and ultimately beyond into the great inter-galactic void.
Vale Sir.
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