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Machine Stops (version 4)

Machine Stops (version 4)

Di: E. M. Forster
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Explore the intricate relationship between humanity and technology in "Machine Stops (version 4)," a podcast that delves into the themes of dependence, isolation, and the consequences of a mechanized existence. This rotating collection invites listeners to reflect on how advancements in technology shape our lives, often at the cost of human connection and authenticity. Every episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a series of unique explorations that highlight the tension between progress and the essence of being human. As you listen, you'll encounter narratives that question the role of innovation in our society and the potential pitfalls of surrendering control to the very machines we create. Discover a new book with every episode, broadening your understanding of this complex relationship and its implications for our future. Join us on this thought-provoking journey through the lens of speculative fiction and beyond.Copyright Science Genre Arte Scienza Scienze biologiche Storia e critica della letteratura
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  • Contagion-Katherine MacLean

    Contagion-Katherine MacLean
    Aug 27 2026
    The Machine Stops" is a science fiction story by E. M. Forster. After initial publication in 1909 the story was republished in Forster's The Eternal Moment and Other Stories in 1928. After being voted one of the best novellas up to 1965, it was included that same year in the populist anthology Modern Short Stories. In 1973 it was also included in The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two. The story is particularly notable for predicting new technologies such as instant messaging and the Internet. In the preface to his Collected Short Stories (1947), Forster wrote that "The Machine Stops is a reaction to one of the earlier heavens of H. G. Wells." Although not all Wells's stories were optimistic about the future, this implies Forster was concerned about human dependence on technology. - Summary by Wikipedia
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    1 ora e 13 min
  • But, I Don't Think-Randall Garrett

    But, I Don't Think-Randall Garrett
    Aug 26 2026
    The Machine Stops" is a science fiction story by E. M. Forster. After initial publication in 1909 the story was republished in Forster's The Eternal Moment and Other Stories in 1928. After being voted one of the best novellas up to 1965, it was included that same year in the populist anthology Modern Short Stories. In 1973 it was also included in The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two. The story is particularly notable for predicting new technologies such as instant messaging and the Internet. In the preface to his Collected Short Stories (1947), Forster wrote that "The Machine Stops is a reaction to one of the earlier heavens of H. G. Wells." Although not all Wells's stories were optimistic about the future, this implies Forster was concerned about human dependence on technology. - Summary by Wikipedia
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    1 ora e 23 min
  • Five Stories by Alan Nourse-Alan E. Nourse

    Five Stories by Alan Nourse-Alan E. Nourse
    Aug 25 2026
    The Machine Stops" is a science fiction story by E. M. Forster. After initial publication in 1909 the story was republished in Forster's The Eternal Moment and Other Stories in 1928. After being voted one of the best novellas up to 1965, it was included that same year in the populist anthology Modern Short Stories. In 1973 it was also included in The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two. The story is particularly notable for predicting new technologies such as instant messaging and the Internet. In the preface to his Collected Short Stories (1947), Forster wrote that "The Machine Stops is a reaction to one of the earlier heavens of H. G. Wells." Although not all Wells's stories were optimistic about the future, this implies Forster was concerned about human dependence on technology. - Summary by Wikipedia
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    7 ore e 29 min
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