Quote by Cory Doctorow

I'm of the opinion that science fiction writers suck at predicting the future. We mostly go around describing the present in futuristic clothes - (such as) Mary Shelley, Bill Gibson, and many others.

I'm of the opinion that science fiction writers suck at pred

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This quote expresses the view that science fiction writers are not effective at accurately predicting the future. Instead, they are seen as simply describing the present with a futuristic backdrop or aesthetic. The mention of authors like Mary Shelley and Bill Gibson suggests that even renowned writers in the genre have not been successful at foreseeing future developments. Overall, the quote implies that science fiction writing often incorporates elements of contemporary society and technology rather than presenting truly visionary future scenarios.

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