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Jules Verne&#8217;s writings led to the invention of the submarine and the helicopter.<\/p>\n<p>On May 20th, join MIT Enterprise Forum Northwest for a deep exploration of the fascinating intersection between science fiction and reality.<\/p>\n<p>The evening begins with a fireside chat featuring Jason Pontin, publisher of MIT Technology Review&#8217;s special sci fi edition, Twelve Tomorrows. 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