I’m unreservedly sad to learn about Arthur Clarke’s passing. His literary work, for this sci-fi fan, continues to be an endless source of inspiration. An opportunity to hear him speak (by video) on the occasion of Cassini’s flyby of Iapetus was a singular event, heralded as it was by him in the original book version of 2001: A Space Odyssey (see the “Eye of Iapetus”). I can hope against hope that, at the last minute, some advanced intelligence from the galaxy swooped down and spirited him away. So farewell, Mr. Clarke, and thanks.
Farewell, Mr. Clarke.
March 18, 2008
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