Ghost in the Shell Was a Roadmap to the Future: The Power of Anime to Inspire Real Technology

On today's episode, we explore the fascinating connection between science fiction and real-world science. Using the recent patenting of "optical camouflage" from Ghost in the Shell as our starting point, we look at how a fictional concept became a tangible technology. The discussion expands to the unique power of Japanese anime to provide visions that act as inspiration for innovation, from Gundam to Doraemon. It's a look at how the stories we imagine can help shape the world we build.