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The Early Cold War - Science Fiction and Anti-Un History
The Cold War is an important time in the history of science fiction. H.G. Wells and Arthur C. Clarke were among those who saw it as a chance to transcend division, says Andrew Keen. In 1980s, some listeners might remember that Ronald Reagan had this whole project called 'Star Wars' which was written for him by scientists.
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