Arthur C. Clarke - Master of Science Fiction - Extra Sci Fi - Part 1

[@extrahistory]

A lot of folks have strong opinions about 2001: A Space Odyssey whether or not they're familiar with Clarke's other works. What about you?

[@pyeitme508]

Or how about the world on Tom Clancy's universe?!

[@TheAgamemnon911]

2001 is not an easy movie to digest. It is lengthy and it will linger in your mind for even longer.

[@Mrsquiggley]

Sings of distant Earth, prelude to science, profiles of the future 1999 edition and short story Travel By Wire and superiority are all world's better than 2001 and it's sequels. It's just messy, The Sentinel was a lot cleaner.

[@shaan6221]

Pls do a cold war series

[@adriennegormley9358]

Discovered Clarke Asimov and Heinlein years before 2001 the movie ever came out. Holding any other comments until I'm done watching😁

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I LOVE this series...can't wait til you talk about Childhood's End, Rendezvous With Rama & The Nine Billion Names Of God

[@asalways1504]

I remember watching 2001 A Space Odessey on New Year's Eve in 2000.

[@catchamp1880]

Just there like, wow, a lot of technological progress in few hours eh?

[@asalways1504]

@@catchamp1880 Well, Clarke did predict the more minor pieces of technology (i.e. the microwave,) but I was relieved we didn't have any HAL 9000s.

[@Shrek-ru5of]

Clarke also predicted the internet.

[@HRHtheDude]

I had a collection of his short stories as a kid (including The Sentinel, later expanded as 2001) and loved them all. They were all 'what if' kind of stories that blew my mind at the time. A true master in his field.

[@spaceman081447]

I first saw 2001: A Space Odyssey when it first came out in 1968. I was impressed by the scientific and engineering realism of the movie. I, of course, also read the book of the same title. Both the movie and the book were so optimistic, describing a large lunar settlement along with multitudinous activities in cis-lunar space and LEO. I rewatch the movie in the 21st century with a profound sense of poignancy, because we COULD have had all these things by 2001 if we hadn't gotten sidetracked.

[@DragoniteSpam]

It's been how many episodes and the cat blasting off at the end continues to amuse me.

[@DragoniteSpam]

it's an honest mistake to make

[@derekbassett]

The City and the stars one of the best science fiction stories ever written. I wish they made a movie out of it.

[@pikerpoler]

One of the things that I really appreciate you for, is that you keep your titles informative, rather than ‘klick baity’. This is one of my favorite channels here :)

[@mixiekins]

That use of philosophy is what I think is missing from a lot of sci-fi these days, chiefly in the Star Trek franchise. I would adore and warmly welcome the return of thought provoking stories to Star Trek.

[@Centurian128]

Here, here

[@ScaryMason]

Cari Garafalo Patrick Stewart is our last best hope for that very thing... and fan-fiction LOL

[@allocater2]

Currently I am getting this big scope & philosophical type of scifi from Cosmos, The Orville and Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur.

[@tachikomakusanagi3744]

Check out 'The Orville'

[@johnnybadboy3475]

0:01 on which street can you hurdle through New York? I’m looking for a better commuting route and I know no road of the sort.

[@LukeSumIpsePatremTe]

Maybe it's one of the streets of _New New York_

[@johnnybadboy3475]

Okay he mentioned the street in the video but this was still funny.

[@Madhattersinjeans]

Maybe they had less traffic in the 50s?

[@hebl47]

Instead of asking *WHERE* you should be asking *WHEN*

[@EayuProuxm]

Yes! Been waiting for you to do Clarke ever since you started this series. He's my favorite of the Big 3!

[@Michformer]

If you’re wondering what he meant by Bradbury’s poetry, just peruse Something Wicked This Way Comes. That book’s prose is in a league of its own.

[@taylorhancock5834]

Woo, Clarke! I'm excited to learn more about Clarke, and I can't wait for more Extra Sci-Fi Episodes. Great job guys!

[@Milnoc]

Arthur Clarke's novels are what got me to read a lot more sci-fi during the Eighties, probably because a lot of them are very cinematic in nature. Titles such as A Fall Of Moondust (space tourism), Islands In The Sky (satellites), Imperial Earth (interplanetary travel), The Fountains of Paradise (space elevator) and the Rama series (big-ass mystery ship) could all be transformed into magnificent movies and TV mini series. The Odyssey series has two more books that can be transformed into movies (I liked 2010 a lot more than 2001). The Childhood's End mini series was a decent attempt at bringing one of Clarke's books to life, but I felt it could have been done just a little better. Still, these handful of releases do demonstrate that Arthur Clarke's stories are highly adaptable for an entirely different medium.

I was getting ready to complain that you didn't mention Childhood's End. Now I'm wondering how you're gonna tackle that without spoilers in the next episode. Can't wait. Great work, EC!

[@Mrsquiggley]

Finally been waiting for Clarke. I grew up on Clarke.

[@marljusweety6606]

The Rama series of books are among my favorite books. I gave read them many times, and still dive into them when I have the time. Recommend them to anyone who loves to enter fantastic worlds with amazing details.

[@themariusnos]

Read The light of other days

[@Donleecartoons]

Series? There was Rendezvous with Rama and ... a few other books by someone else with the word "Rama" in the title that I prefer to think never happened.

[@JosephK42]

So happy to hear you are going to dive into Childhood's End. What a fantastic book.

[@dcsignal5241]

Definitely my favourite Author.

[@rparl]

Or as we said, Author C. Clarke.

[@rparl]

Or as we said, Author C. Clarke.

[@matthewdaley4403]

Childhood's End is among my favorite science fiction novels. I am very much looking forward to your take on it.

[@TheCreepypro]

wow to think I only knew him 2001 A Space Odyssey but come to find out he is so much more and this is only the first part? the next part of this can't come soon enough thanks for further educating me on science fiction which is something I still love to this day despite how old and jaded I sometimes feel

[@barrybend7189]

I'm sorry Dave but I can't do that.

[@europeansovietunion7372]

**Frantically presses Ctrl-Alt-Del**

[@doggonemess1]

What I took away from this: There was a time when taxis were able to hurtle through New York City? That's shocking!

[@benruniko]

Thanks for the great series! I cant gobble up this content fast enough, i enjoy it so much!!

[@merrittanimation7721]

Childhood's End is probably one of the best and scariest books I've read, though it's only scary in an existential way at the end

[@kichigaino]

An author I respected so much I named a child after him. I look forward to seeing your opinions on Childhood's End. That book evoked some very complex feelings as a parent.

[@Gojiragon]

All in a cab!? This is magic! THIS IS MAGIC!

[@xXxSkyViperxXx]

what must the cab driver been thinking?

[@JustinKownacki]

That image of Clarke considering the ripples from the stone he's just thrown into the pond is a profound metaphor for our ability to only consider what our senses can process. Is that based on his work, or did you devise that depiction from scratch? (Either way, kudos.)

[@volcryndarkstar]

I loved Childhood's End. Fantastic story. Bittersweet ending.

[@merrittanimation7721]

I found the ending existentially terrifying. Quite a mind blowing experience.

[@sinhamukha]

interesting that scientific Arthur brought so much mystery into sci fi

[@pyrphoros8739]

I have never seen the movie but recently read the 2001 A Space Odessey Novel and was supprised how seamlessly it still appears up to date. If you add +50 to all the years it would be barely noticeable how old the novel truely is. Which says something because even though we call it science fiction it never avoids the science part and gets all its orbital mechanics and properties of celetrial bodies right.

[@NochSoEinKaddiFan]

I feel reminded of "Gelöscht" bei Marco Kunst. I am not sure if there is an english version, it is a German book. But it also about the last city on earth, completely walled off and as long as you stay inside, all your needs are met. But the things you find, when you are made to leave... I was starstruck when I read it and only in hindsight realise, that it was scifi. But for any people knowing German, pick up "Gelöscht", it is a great read if you ask me! I vividly remember it still, about one decade after having read it.

[@jean-philippedoyon9904]

Frank Hebert soon !!! The combination of the best of the 3 golden age writer into one mixed with the concept of ecology and taking it to another level ! Can't wait !! Love your work Extra Credit !

[@dancegregorydance6933]

This!!!!

[@shiv3rcubesolver664]

I checked, and it's called "against the fall of night", not "against the night." Minor thing, but it made it hard for me to track down a copy for myself.

[@hestiathena4917]

I know you've probably got a boatload of ideas and grand plans already for this series, but if you get to TV-specific scifi, I'm sure a lot of us would like to hear your take on Rod Serling and Gene Roddenberry's impact on the genre. Looking forward to it, wherever you go!

[@PauloPontes]

Not one mention about Rendezvous with Rama? It's my favorite Clarke book!

[@hyenafur]

Anyone else remember Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World? That was the first exposure to him I ever had, but it was a fantastic show on Discovery Channel.

[@shawnheatherly]

I'm happy we've reached Clarke. It'll be good to focus on his work for the coming episodes.

[@alkh3myst]

Your videos are superb! I thought I had dug deep into Sci-fi's backstory, but you guys brought the backhoe. I feel obligated by my admiration of what all of you are doing to point out that you have the title wrong of one of Clarke's early works, one that I've always loved. It's "Against the Fall of Night", not "Against the Night". People who don't know you erred won't be able to find the book. Is there some way you can re-dub the audio to tell viewers the correct title?

[@zapgun]

Rendezvous with Rama is one of my most favorite Sci-fi books and Childhood's End one of my most hated Sci-fi books.

[@GrizzG13]

I enjoyed this. You did an excellent analysis. I read all of Asimov as a teen and Clark after that. I had no idea they were friends, but I can't say I'm surprised

[@Mrbertiification]

I have a suggestions (or more a wish): Lem! Lem! Lem! (Don't know if it isn't too late into the production cycle.) Great episode as always. 2001 - a truly great and awe inspiring film even when its takes its time sometimes too long (but that can be swallowedeasly as part of the vision) and as a book I am still with the monkeys but makes a grat impression so far.

[@louissaeys6573]

I love this series, please keep making them

[@tuffylaw]

I love Childhood's End. Read it for a class in sci-fi and fantasy, at it was so worth. Can't wait to see how you guys explore the topic.

[@strategicgamingwithaacorns2874]

1/10 no opening with the alignment of Moon, Earth, and Sun to the tune of _Also Sprach Zarathustra_ like Kubrick did.

[@krystalfan]

we are at a period in time where a 200yo public domain song can get you id flagged

[@Madhattersinjeans]

What a time to be alive. Well at least there's bowsette memes.

[@ee-ly4jb]

The greatest extra credits episode versus the greatest extra sci fi video

[@terracannon876]

I first learned of Arthur C. Clarke when I learned that the old Nintendo DS game, Infinite Space, was based off Clarke's Childhood End. Great game, great book.

[@terracannon876]

Oh hey, it appears at the end of the video :D

[@Thetruedylan88]

Childhoods end is truly the greatest sci-fi book to have existed.

[@Abrabeck82]

Finally! I was waiting for this

[@5kastubh5]

Been waiting for it for weeks ^_^

[@wesleypatterson929]

oh my god I screamed when I saw this. I've never clicked a video so fast in my life, my body is so ready!!!

[@ericpeterson6520]

You should do an episode on solarpunk sometime, when you're done with the history recap (or at the tail end of it)!

[@ikemyzon]

Arthur C. Clarke - Master of Science Fiction and that is it! You can't leave this Realm!

[@sarnav94]

Yes Cildhood's End too please! It is an amazing piece of his art.

[@Uelman]

Oh, the anime Planet With which is finishing its airing soon takes a lot of influence from Childhood's End, I can't wait to learn more about it in the next video!

[@Mythteller]

An English science fiction writer worked in America, born in the UK and live there until the 1970s, then finally, lived out his final years in Sri Lanka.

[@Houseballey]

OHHHHHH BOYYYYYYYYYYY.... spent the whole episode waiting for you to mention Childhood's end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@legodawg2001]

~crosses fingers at the end, waiting for you to say Childhood's End~ "Childhood's End" YES Also Clarke is just an amazing writer in general.

[@NoiseBlindness]

Hah! I was doing that too! :P

[@Xxe1287]

What about roundevous with Rama? My dad gave it to me when I was younger and I loved it

[@Lecog]

Ground Control to Major Tom Ground Control to Major Tom Take your protein pills and put your helmet on Ground Control to Major Tom (ten, nine, eight, seven, six) Commencing countdown, engines on (five, four, three) Check ignition and may God's love be with you (two, one, liftoff) This is Ground Control to Major Tom You've really made the grade And the papers want to know whose shirts you wear Now it's time to leave the capsule if you dare "This is Major Tom to Ground Control I'm stepping through the door And I'm floating in a most peculiar way And the stars look very different today For here Am I sitting in a tin can Far above the world Planet Earth is blue And there's nothing I can do Though I'm past one hundred thousand miles I'm feeling very still And I…

[@LikeTheBuffalo]

think my spaceship knows which way to go. Tell my wife I love her very much....

[@GavinsBoxofStuff]

She knows Ground control to Major Tom Your circuts teared theres something wrong Can you hear me Major Tom...

[@werdna1969]

That be David Bowie, not Dave Bowman

[@thewingedcroc]

aw yeah excited for the next one childhood's end rules!!!

[@JMcMillen]

While I've only seen the movies for 2001 & 2010, Childhood's End is the one book of his I have actually read.

[@touchgrassband9211]

I’m currently writing a term paper on Clark. Now Were Asimov, Clark, Heinlein, and Lovecraft all working in relation to each other? Such as sharing ideas and giving insight on their perspectives?

[@touchgrassband9211]

Kinda like how T.S Elliot, Tolkien, and C.S. Lewis were with each other?

[@NotHPotter]

Always a treat! Keep up the great work guys!

[@yitzhakkornbluth2554]

I actually don't enjoy his novels all that much (though it's interesting to see how much they do in fact build on ideas from his short stories, at least in the cases of 2001 and Childhood's End), but some of his short stories are extremely poetic (and not just conceptually poetic; the actual language is extremely impressive). Two that come to mind are If I Forget Thee, O Earth.., and Second Dawn.

[@talongreenlee7704]

I’ve read the city and the stars, and it’s a very good book.

[@arturoreyescortez2476]

The third law of Arthur C. Clarke allows for the coexistence of science fiction and fantasy, and the coexistence of our reality and a magical one we can create. Virtual technologies, quantum computers, free sources and the mix of science and art will allow for the creation of many wonders and horrors. It's up to us to decide our path.

[@cheerydan]

Hey, I literally just came home from seeing 2001 in 70mm! I assumed it would be a film everyone would love, or at least be able to admire, but my friend absolutely HATED it. I had no idea it was so polarising.

[@gihankanishka]

Sir Arthur C. Clarke us a true legend

[@gareth0412]

The immortal pond lifeform was the most original and most alien concept I know of

[@1Ring42]

Childhoods End is my favourite science fiction classic and definitely called that name drop. However anyone who liked childhoods end should check out "The light of other days".

[@Binidj]

The fact that (in later life at least) he never bothered to conceal his sexuality was a real inspiration. Back then, that sort of thing could destroy careers.

[@choosetheright8654]

Boy I wanted to sleep but nope thanks guys yours awesome

[@sertaki]

I find it ominous and foreboding that this video comes out one day before I will watch 2001: A Space Odyssey in a cinema after having put the watch off until the last possible showing. There may be a higher message here.

[@thephantom5162]

Can you do a episode or series about great Sci Fi books, Fiction books, Realistic Fiction books, (basically, just books that you and others think are the best at there time, no matter what they are classed by)

[@worstplayer9163]

@3:07 something u can't unsee

[@viniciusdemichei]

yeeeees childhood's end is my all-time favorite book. After I finished it I couldn't even think straight hahahah

[@ryanodoherty4090]

Did I miss something? You gave us tonnes of information about Asimov like his background, where he came from etc. I don't remember hearing anything about Clarke's background or the likely effects of his cultural upbringing on his writing. Where is he from? What kind of person was he?

[@starrs0]

Do you ever plan to cover E.E "Doc" Smith? The man who wrote the Skylark of Space novels and the Lensmen series?

[@snarkmarx]

Arthur C. Clarke is in the video game based on his novel "Rama"

[@adriennegormley9358]

Okay. 2001. Clarke wrote the novel as a tie i. To the movie script. Which was based on an older Clarke short story, "The Sentinel." The film took that short story and used the events of it as the starting point for the film. Enjoy.

[@andrewtorri3529]

Cool Video excited for 2 going too show this to my dad he loves 2001 space odessey.

[@pyrotechnick420]

Yay my favorite science fiction author!

[@noahsabin7386]

"We'll be back next week" he said. "We'll Arthur C. Clarke you later" HE SAID.

[@SergeantSphynx]

I think it'd be cool if you all did one of these on Andre Norton

[@jimparsons6803]

Liked 'Childhood's End.' I read it after the book was recommended in my 11th grade English class. I was lucky to have some pretty clever, outspoken teachers over the years. But then we were trying to beat the Russians to the Moon.

[@dylancarroll4623]

1:11 I wonder, its that human becoming a robot or is that robot becoming a human.

[@javi7636]

Yes.

[@J3Compton]

I read Childhood's End, Rendevous with Rama, and some other novel by Clarke. I still don't see the value of his work, although this video was helpful. For anything he did well, it seems like there was an author who came before or after who is deeper, more enjoyable, or otherwise more worth my time.

[@joeblaster8770]

Love this can't wait for frank herbert.

[@michaelmoorrees3585]

I personally like Childhood's End much more than 2001. If you can only read one Clarke book, it has to be Childhood's End !

[@MegaBearsFan]

So Clarke is basically Lovecraft, but his "Old Ones" inspire awe instead of horror?

[@samdoherty9170]

Did you make a video on Olaf Stapledon? If not you should

[@IamVerilance]

I used to read Earthlight every year but i no longer can find my copy, it is a great novel

[@drewsin86]

I love this stuff. but my favorite author has to be Larry Niven, and his ringworld and the fleet of world books.

[@rmsgrey]

He's very much from a later generation than Clarke or Asimov or Heinlein - a generation that grew up with the idea of SF, in the shadow of nuclear war and the space race, with annual science fiction conventions. He may or may not get covered down the road, but his place is contemporary with (but apart from) the New Wave and later.

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

Speaking of, I'm surprised no one ever did a movie adaptation of Rendezvous With Rama. Or even a trilogy. Not that they should. It's just that, it seems like they're making everything into a movie these days.

[@athenassigil5820]

Rendezvous to Rama is da bomb!

[@LordXarius]

Also extra credits can you please discuss Halo further down the line along with Sci-Fi in video games.

[@SlowlyLazily]

Finally!

[@LunyMilky]

I still gotta watch "2001, A Space Odessey" :'P

[@hlc5410]

Unless you're quite high I don't recommend it. It's pretty much a stoner art film in space. People say it's visually impressive and it is for its time but it's time is long past.

[@joshualeonard9702]

This was surprising because I view Clarke as the realist and Heinlein and Asimov as the fantasists.

[@mehmetesatince3503]

3:29 Lovecraft much?