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Jaksmack t1_j57fu1h wrote on January 20, 2023 at 10:45 PM

Reply to comment by thirdeyefish in TIL The famous "rods from god" concept of a space-based weapons system of orbiting tungsten rods was developed by science fiction writer Jerry Pournelle. by BitterFuture

Arthur C. Clarke and satellites.. William Gibson and Cyberspace & Steampunk..

Mitthrawnuruo t1_j57q4n1 wrote on January 20, 2023 at 11:57 PM

Dr Pournelle, the hand held computer. Among other things.