What Science Fiction Writers Have Learned About Predicting The Future of Technology

"Science fiction authors Larry Niven, Robert Sawyer, Nancy Kress and Charles Stross look back at looking forward. You might find a few lessons about encouraging innovation in your own company. " says this article on the CIO website. Of course, it is good to remember that sci-fi is often as much about commenting on current society as it is predicting the future of technology, all wrapped up an exciting story, but that has always been the glory of SF.