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    Raymond Fisher Jones è stato un autore di fantascienza americano la cui carriera ha raggiunto l'apice tra gli anni '40 e '60. La sua scrittura ha spesso esplorato profonde questioni sull'umanità e il suo posto nel cosmo, caratterizzata da un'acuta osservazione e un approccio originale al genere. Pubblicate su riviste di spicco dell'epoca, le sue storie presentavano trame intricate e la capacità di evocare un senso di meraviglia e suspense. L'opera di Jones offre avvincenti spunti sul futuro e sulla condizione umana.

    The Great Gray Plague
    • 2023

      The Great Gray Plague

      • 68pagine
      • 3 ore di lettura

      "The Great Gray Plague" is a science fiction short story written by Raymond F. Jones. This riveting story depicts a futuristic civilization coping with the implications of unrestrained technological progress. The plot is set in a dystopian future and revolves around a society that has become overly reliant on technology. The Electronic Analyst, a machine, has taken on the task of controlling the populous, making critical decisions for humanity. When a devastating sickness known as the Great Gray Plague strikes, however, the Electronic Analyst is unable to locate a cure. Panic follows as society recognizes its vulnerability in the absence of human expertise. As the plot progresses, themes such as the dehumanizing consequences of technology and the perils of leaning too heavily on machines for decision-making emerge. It serves as a cautionary story about the dangers of ceding too much power to technology, as well as the value of human inventiveness and flexibility. Raymond F. Jones creates a thought-provoking novel that prompts readers to consider the role of technology in our lives as well as the delicate balance between automation and human agency. "The Great Gray Plague" is a timeless investigation of the dangers of a technologically dependent civilization, reminding us of the value of maintaining our humanity in an increasingly automated world.

      The Great Gray Plague