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  • The Machine Stops [Classic Tales Edition]

  • Written by: E. M. Forster
  • Narrated by: B. J. Harrison
  • Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
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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
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The Matrix - Early 20th century

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

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wow. a must listen!

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.

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The machine and the internet are too damn close in effect

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?

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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

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