Robert J. Sawyer
Sci-fi author, Hugo Award winner
Born
April 29th, 1960
65 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Canada
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An author and academic, contributions spanned various genres, primarily within science fiction. Gained prominence with titles such as 'FlashForward', which inspired a television series. Explored themes of technology, humanity, and the future in works like 'WWW Trilogy' and 'The Quantum Thief'. An active member in writing communities and has received several accolades for literary achievements.
Won Hugo Award for 'Mindscan'
Wrote 'FlashForward', adapted into a TV series
Authored 'WWW Trilogy'
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