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Arthur C Clarke Dead At The Age Of 90
By Steve West: 2008-03-20 20:56:00
Sir Arthur C. Clarke has left an indelible mark on my life, as well as millions of others around the world. Clark had a unique knack at bringing together the world of a vast imagination with that of an analytical and scientific mind. The result was the exploratory tale in 2001: A Space Oddyssey. And of course one of my favorite stories in the Rama series.
What connected me with his novels time and time again was his use of reality to spin a fantastic story. Clarke often spent time to ensure the rigorous truth of his scientific facts in a story, while also using the near future as a way to play with that reality. Knowing what was a universal truth, Clarke could alter the world as we see it. He joins the ranks of Jules Vern, HG Wells and Robert Heinlein…men who through the power of their imagination, and knowledge of the universe were able to predict and inspire mankind’s future. The best sci fi stories are those that do not worry about a setting. Sci fi lives and breathes in its characters, and Clarke never lost sight of that. And while the tale was being told he also took the time to create a world that was based on a skewed version of our reality. In that way he inspired many young kids to dream of what could be, and there are more than a handful of adult scientists who are currently putting to work the dreams of a novelist. Not that Clarke was required for NASA to look at a possible moon base, but it didn’t hurt for one man to dream and imagine. Arthur C. Clarke died on Wednesday at the age of 90. He had left instructions that no rites of any faith should be performed at his funeral, which will take place on Saturday in Sri Lanka. He will be buried at Colombo’s general cemetery. RELATED: arthur c clarke, rama, 2001
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