INFOGRAPHIC: The Future According to Science Fiction

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Can literature predict the future? Well… sometimes. This nifty infographic from redcandy takes a look at what the future might look like, if literature is to be believed. Are you ready for your bird assassins and ChickieNob snacks?

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