Machine connectivity, data collection and advanced automation have quickly become essential technologies for the major manufacturers in aerospace and defense.
Science fiction writers are often heralded as great visionaries and predictors of future technology. But, “serious” writers, so to speak, also have their prophetic moments, even if by accident.
Consider the most famous writer in the English language, William Shakespeare. In 1611, he penned the classic play The Tempest about a shipwreck caused by an exiled Duke with magical powers.