Science fiction has long imagined futuristic technology, often decades or even centuries before it became real. A new graphic from AIPRM highlights just how accurately sci-fi creators predicted groundbreaking innovations. The chart showcases some stunning insights by tracking the time between a technology’s first fictional mention and its real-world development.
For example, H.G. Wells wrote about the atomic bomb in The World Set Free (1914), and just 31 years later, nuclear weapons became a reality. Similarly, Star Trek introduced the idea of handheld communicators in the 1960s—just a few decades before mobile phones revolutionized communication.
The chart covers advancements in space travel, AI, medicine, and more, revealing how sci-fi has shaped our technological progress. From virtual reality to organ transplants, many once-fictional ideas are now everyday realities. This fascinating look at sci-fi’s influence proves that imagination often paves the way for innovation.
infographic by: www.aiprm.com
