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adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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It's so mind-blowing to me that this story was written more than a hundred years ago and it's extremely relevant right now. The Internet wasn't even a thought at that point and even though phones existed they were still not common. So the fact that Forster basically foretold modern communication is fascinating (and also alarming).
The story focused on the necessity and importance of face to face human interaction in a world where touching each other is obsolete and humans solely communicate through technology. Everyone is completely isolated, both from other humans and nature.
The Machine replaced every need; physical needs, communication, intellectual needs and spiritual needs. Everyone lives in total comfort and everything is the same. Yet something is missing.
This story serves as a cautionary tale for what happens when we collectively stop asking questions or take "just because" as an answer.
The story focused on the necessity and importance of face to face human interaction in a world where touching each other is obsolete and humans solely communicate through technology. Everyone is completely isolated, both from other humans and nature.
The Machine replaced every need; physical needs, communication, intellectual needs and spiritual needs. Everyone lives in total comfort and everything is the same. Yet something is missing.
This story serves as a cautionary tale for what happens when we collectively stop asking questions or take "just because" as an answer.
Ok this was super short and really good! The fact that it was written in 1909 is just so wild! The technology talked about is just so similar to today’s that it’s creepy! The whole concept was interesting and really left a strong message about the dangers of relying too heavily on technology. Would highly recommend!
Scarily accurate dystopian tale
A world in which people have every need catered for without leaving their room. Where they have thousands of friends, but live in isolation, and communicate only via technology. incredibly, it was written in 1909
A world in which people have every need catered for without leaving their room. Where they have thousands of friends, but live in isolation, and communicate only via technology. incredibly, it was written in 1909
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very interesting read. Holds up to this day and shines a light on the fact that we have been battling with the problems this books presents for longer than some people might think.
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wow...not sure what to say. Astonishing how well he predicted some of our current trends in social (non) interaction.
If WALL-E was written in 1909 without the adorable robot and people who lived isolated lives underground instead of in a space ship.
E.M. Forster's technological predictions are shockingly accurate.
E.M. Forster's technological predictions are shockingly accurate.
reflective
sad
slow-paced