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F. Jones Raymond

    Raymond Fisher Jones was een Amerikaanse sciencefictionauteur wiens carrière zijn hoogtepunt bereikte van de jaren 40 tot de jaren 60. Zijn schrijfstijl verkende vaak diepgaande vragen over de mensheid en haar plaats in de kosmos, gekenmerkt door scherpe observatie en een originele benadering van het genre. Gepubliceerd in vooraanstaande tijdschriften van die tijd, bevatten zijn verhalen ingewikkelde plots en een vermogen om een gevoel van verwondering en spanning op te roepen. Jones' werk biedt boeiende inzichten in de toekomst en de menselijke conditie.

    The Great Gray Plague
    • 2023

      The Great Gray Plague

      • 68bladzijden
      • 3 uur lezen

      "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