The Secret

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The Secret

• By Arthur C. Clarke

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About the Author

• Scientist who had a keen interest in what the
  future would look like
• Wrote science-fiction stories
• Originated the idea of satellite communication
• Many of his stories inspired motion pictures like
  2001 A Space Odyssey

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Science Fiction

• Combines elements of fiction and fantasy with
  scientific fact. It is most effective when the
  writer creates a believable setting and
  characters and balances new ideas with familiar
  details.