Who said “Our lifetime may be the last that will be lived out in a technological society.”?

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It's credited to Arthur C. Clarke, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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“Our lifetime may be the last that will be lived out in a technological society.” [Quotation attributed to Arthur C. Clarke]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36792-our-lifetime-may-be-the-last-that-will/

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“Our lifetime may be the last that will be lived out in a technological society.” Attributed to Arthur C. Clarke. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36792-our-lifetime-may-be-the-last-that-will/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Our lifetime may be the last that will be lived out in a technological society.” Attributed to Arthur C. Clarke. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36792-our-lifetime-may-be-the-last-that-will/.

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