David Brin

American scientist and science fiction author (born 1950) · United States · Scientists

David Brin is read about 174 times a day, in 32 languages.

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Glen David Brin is an American science fiction author. He has won the Hugo, Locus, Campbell and Nebula Awards. His novel The Postman was adapted into a 1997 feature film starring Kevin Costner.

A life in dates

2009“This is not about classic left-vs-right anymore.”In their words4 October 2009* international restraint to recklessness...Read the whole statement

“There was one exception to the rule that all our foes have committed the Decadence Assumption. Ho Chi Minh never underestimated America.”In their words4 October 2009* international restraint to recklessness...Read the whole statement

2004“One more piece for the Great Jigsaw puzzle.”In their words27 October 2004Commenting on the discovery of Homo floresiensis, in a posting at McMedia.com (27 October 2004); an unsourced paraphrase replaces "go toRead the whole statement

2002“The worst mistake of first contact, made throughout history by individuals on both sides of every new encounter, has been the unfortunate habit of making assumptions.”In their wordsSeptember 2002A Contrarian Perspective on Altruism : The Dangers of First Contact (September 2002), p. 22Read the whole statement

“I like to be surprised. Fresh implications and plot twists erupt as a story unfolds. Characters develop backgrounds, adding depth and feeling. Writing feels like exploring.”In their words19 July 2002Interview online at SFFWorld (19 July 2002)Read the whole statement

“I maintain contacts with researchers in dozens of fields, both for fun and to keep up.”In their words19 July 2002Interview online at SFFWorld (19 July 2002)Read the whole statement

1995Locus Award for Best CollectionAward1988Hugo Award for Best NovelAwardLocus Award for Best Science Fiction NovelAward1987Locus Award for Best NoveletteAward1986John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction NovelAwardLocus Award for Best Science Fiction NovelAward1985Hugo Award for Best Short StoryAwardInkpot AwardAward1984Hugo Award for Best NovelAwardLocus Award for Best Science Fiction NovelAwardNebula Award for Best NovelAward1950Born6 October 1950

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David Brin

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This is not about classic left-vs-right anymore.
Oct 4, 2009, * international restraint to recklessness..., Own words
The Union will awaken. It always has. We always will.
Oct 4, 2009, * international restraint to recklessness..., Own words
There was one exception to the rule that all our foes have committed the Decadence Assumption. Ho Chi Minh never underestimated America.
Oct 4, 2009, * international restraint to recklessness..., Own words