The Machine Stops -- E. M. Forster

<p>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.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> E. M. Forster<br><b>Publisher:</b> Martino Fine Books<br><b>Published:</b> 04/13/2017<br><b>Pages:</b> 34<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.15lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.08d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781684220984<p></p>