H.G. Wells

Often called the "Father of Science Fiction" and was a pioneer in the field of foresight and social planning. Long before they became reality, he accurately predicted the advent of tanks, aerial bombing, global satellite communications, and even the atomic bomb. In his work "World Brain," he envisioned a centralized, global encyclopedia that served as a conceptual precursor to the modern internet. He was deeply concerned with the "race between education and catastrophe," arguing that humanity must evolve socially to match its technological power. His ability to blend scientific speculation with biting social commentary remains unparalleled. If you could see the fire coming, would you try to douse it or warn the others?