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Variable Man

Book • 1953
In 'The Variable Man', Philip K. Dick explores a future where technology dominates human life.

The story follows Thomas Cole, a handyman from 1913 who is accidentally brought to the 22nd century, disrupting the Terran system's war plans against the Centauran Empire.

Cole's intuitive mechanical skills make him a crucial figure in this conflict, highlighting themes of technology and human autonomy.

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Malcolm Gladwell
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Gary Goldman
as the author of the short story "Variable Man", which was adapted into a screenplay.
The Variable Man with Gary Goldman and Angus Fletcher | Development Hell

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