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The Machine Stops [Classic Tales Edition]

Written by: E. M. Forster
Narrated by: B. J. Harrison
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The earth's surface is no longer habitable. All humanity is sequestered beneath the ground, couched in isolation and contentment. The Machine provides the needs of humanity. Mankind becomes subservient drones to the life-supporting Machine. But what happens when the Machine stops?

Public Domain (P)2018 B.J. Harrison Anthologies & Short Stories Classics Science Fiction
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a very quick and entertaining listen. loved the performance and the story was not difficult to represent in my imagination. I bet we can do a movie with it.

wow. a must listen!

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A precursor to the Matrix. Well-written, captivating and easy to follow. A good read if you enjoy dystopian stories.

The Matrix - Early 20th century

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Glued to your smart phone? Read this and weep. The Net looked to so cool at first, like acid dreams it went on forever. Stay in your bubble.
It will stop as well one day. Then what? Privacy? Peace? Quiet?

The machine and the internet are too damn close in effect

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it kept me engaged. to do a lot of books so you got somewhere to go when it gets to that time

Mike comments on the book

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