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The surprising link between science fiction and economic history

Bring in the storm troopers: science fiction reflects our hopes and fears

The dreams and nightmares of science fiction tell us a lot about our times Image: REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

Sebastian Buckup
Head of Network and Partnerships, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
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 Vapour trails appear on the wings of a British Airways Concorde supersonic aircraft as it takes off from London's Heathrow airport July 24, 2000
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