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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Author
gptkb:science_fiction
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gptkbp:active_years_end
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present
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gptkbp:active_years_start
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gptkb:1965
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gptkbp:alma_mater
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gptkb:University_of_California,_San_Diego
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gptkbp:award
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gptkb:Nebula_Award
gptkb:John_W._Campbell_Memorial_Award
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1941-01-30
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:Mobile,_Alabama
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:3
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gptkbp:collaborator
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gptkb:Larry_Niven
gptkb:David_Brin
gptkb:Robert_Silverberg
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gptkbp:field
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gptkb:Physics
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gptkbp:field_of_study
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gptkb:astronomy
Theoretical physics
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:science_fiction
Hard science fiction
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Gregory Benford
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gptkbp:influenced
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Science fiction literature
Physics community
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Robert_A._Heinlein
gptkb:Isaac_Asimov
gptkb:Arthur_C._Clarke
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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Contributed to the understanding of stellar evolution
Advocated for science education
Contributed to scientific journals
Participated in science fiction conventions
Engaged in public speaking on science and literature
Served on editorial boards of science fiction magazines
Authored over 20 novels
Mentored young writers in science fiction
Pioneered the use of science in science fiction
Published numerous short stories
Developed the concept of the ' Benford's Law' in data analysis
Contributed to the development of science fiction as a genre.
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gptkbp:notable_work
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gptkb:The_Galactic_Center_Saga
gptkb:Timescape
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:Professor
gptkb:Novelist
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:California
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Miriam_Benford
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gptkbp:website
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gregorybenford.com
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gptkbp:work
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gptkb:University_of_California,_Irvine
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:John_W._Campbell_Jr.
gptkb:Larry_Niven
gptkb:Asimov's_Science_Fiction
gptkb:Asimov's_Science_Fiction_magazine
gptkb:The_Foundation's_Fear
gptkb:Asimov's_Science_Fiction_Magazine
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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