Top Sci-Fi Books That Imagined the Future With Surprising Accuracy

Explored climate change, economic inequality, and social breakdown, themes increasingly relevant today.

Predicted government surveillance and control, themes that are increasingly relevant today.

Predicted the use of algorithms for crime prevention and increased surveillance technology.

Predicted airpower in warfare and a future with significant wealth disparities.

Anticipated censorship, flat-screen TVs, and in-ear listening devices similar to modern earbuds.

Foreshadowed bioelectronics, organ transplants, genetic engineering, and artificial intelligence.

Introduced the concept of cyberspace and predicted advancements in AI and virtual reality.

Envisioned a world where people live in isolation, communicating through a global network, foreshadowing social media.

Predicted cloning, mood-altering drugs, and advanced reproductive technologies.

Predicted numerous modern technologies and societal changes, including gasoline-powered vehicles and global warming.