2007-01-01 06:22:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
I don't know if you could say they "contributed" to inventions, but perhaps an author's imaginings inspired a scientist.
Here's a fascinating list:
http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/ctnlistalpha.asp
Things like a heat shield for space ship reentry (Triplantery, 1934), artiificial wombs (Brave New World), a chess-playing computer (Moxon's Master, 1910)
2007-01-01 06:29:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
one classic example of science fiction contributing to the design of an invention is Star Trek. the communicators on the original Star Trek inspired the design of today's "flip phones".
2007-01-01 14:42:01 · answer #2 · answered by michaell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know some of the things on Star Trek (the original one) helped inspire new inventions, like the cell phone.
2007-01-01 15:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by bldudas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a very complete and fascinating answer, be sure to check out "tonaic 1" answer.
It's the best.
2007-01-01 14:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jules verne's 20,000 leagues under the sea may have led to the submarine
2007-01-01 14:25:35 · answer #5 · answered by belfus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋