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Machine Stops

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2017 Reprint of 1909 Edition. The story describes a world in which most of the human population has lost the ability to live on the surface of the Earth. Each individual now lives in isolation below ground in a standard room, with all bodily and spiritual needs met by the omnipotent, global Machine. Travel is permitted, but is unpopular and rarely necessary. Communication is made via a kind of instant messaging/video conferencing machine with which people conduct their only activity: the sharing of ideas and what passes for knowledge. It is intended as a chilling reminder of the possible consequences on over reliance on machines and the changes to human capacity and character that could result from this over dependence. Consider a classic of the science fiction genre and a prescient warning about our reliance on machine technology.

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Product Details

  • Martino Fine Books Brand
  • Apr 13, 2017 Pub Date:
  • 9781684220984 ISBN-13:
  • 168422098X ISBN-10:
  • English Language
  • 32.0 pages Paperback
  • 9 in * 0.08 in * 6 in Dimensions:
  • 0 lb Weight: