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There Will Come Soft Rains
Book • 2000
In 'There Will Come Soft Rains', Ray Bradbury explores a haunting scenario where a house in Allendale, California, remains intact after a nuclear catastrophe.
The automated systems within the house continue their routine, oblivious to the absence of human life.
The story is a powerful commentary on the futility of technology in the face of human destruction.
It was first published in 1950 and later included in 'The Martian Chronicles'.
The automated systems within the house continue their routine, oblivious to the absence of human life.
The story is a powerful commentary on the futility of technology in the face of human destruction.
It was first published in 1950 and later included in 'The Martian Chronicles'.
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as a story about a house that's intelligent and does things for its owners.


Steve Yegge

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Adventures in babysitting coding agents (Friends)
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to illustrate the potential downside of intelligent technology in households.


Steve Yegge

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Adventures in babysitting coding agents (Changelog & Friends #96)
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as a short story about a smart house that continues to function even after its owners are gone.


Steve Yegge

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Adventures in babysitting coding agents