"Colin Cantwell, an animator, conceptual artist and computer expert
who played significant production roles in seminal science fiction films
like '2001: A Space Odyssey,' 'Star Wars' and 'WarGames,' died
on May 21 [2022] at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was 90."
— New York Times obituary quoted here two years ago
Related literature: The 1953 Philip K. Dick story
“Paycheck” —