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Player piano
Book • 1952
Published in 1952, 'Player Piano' is Kurt Vonnegut's debut novel, set in a near-future society that is almost totally mechanized.
The story follows Dr. Paul Proteus, an engineer who begins to question the ethics and consequences of a society where machines have supplanted human labor.
The novel explores themes of job displacement, the value of human work, and the ethical implications of technological advancements.
It critiques a society that values efficiency and productivity over human connection and meaningful work, highlighting the tension between the benefits and drawbacks of technological progress.
The story follows Dr. Paul Proteus, an engineer who begins to question the ethics and consequences of a society where machines have supplanted human labor.
The novel explores themes of job displacement, the value of human work, and the ethical implications of technological advancements.
It critiques a society that values efficiency and productivity over human connection and meaningful work, highlighting the tension between the benefits and drawbacks of technological progress.
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