HUGO GERNSBACK: The Inventor, The Prophet, And The Father Of Science Fiction

摘要

Called a genius by many, a prophet by others, Hugo Gernsback was certainly a man with a remarkable vision and unique perception of the world of science. First and foremost, Hugo Gernsback was a distinguished inventor with an extraordinary gift-the ability to predict the future. He also integrated science with philosophy and creativity, which set him apart from other experimenters of his time. Gernsback was extremely ambitious, and he was truly inspired by the potential wonders that awaited scientific discovery. Gernsback managed to patent over 80 inventions in his lifetime; and although many of them were useful and practical, it seems that he Is most known for the quirky, outlandish inventions he Introduced to the world. To the surprise of many, however, a number of those "quirky" inventions actually laid the groundwork for future Inventions and more advanced technology.