The Machine Stops Audiobook

" Some reasonably goofy early sci-fi, with strangely annoying prose. Still, a quick and fun read as a period piece. There's a great bit about how the scholars of the future avoid any first-hand knowledge because people are scared of interacting with each other or leaving their rooms. So, of course, they decide that first-hand knowledge is less valuable, and that knowledge becomes better as you become further removed from your subject. The best work is a commentary on a commentary on a commentary to the tenth power. "

" The book gives a good view of what the current path of development of the dependency on machines could lead to. "

" so cool, thought-provoking "

" Really interesting early science fiction. As good as Howards End but so different! "

" I need to investigate sci-fi further "

" Jarring. Well written. At one time it was wicked creative, now it is a bit too close for comfort. Made me want to cancel my Facebook account and take a long walk outside. "

" I just find it amazing that the story was written in 1909 and the technology that author writes about is the technology we use today. What did he know about items that works like a web cam and instant messaging?? "

" Solely for the time, this is an interesting book. The characters are extremely uninteresting, but the general concepts and experiences described are worth reading. "

" I'm not a fan of dystopian novels, but I enjoyed it considering I had to read it for class. It was definitely interesting. "

" Written in 1909? Just wow! "

" Fun short story, written so long ago, but could have been written last year. "

" written in 1909!!! wow, seriously...bananas! "

" That was some good readin'. "

" Pretty brilliant. And the second story is enjoyable. "

" Short story that was very interesting. "

" oh wow! I was Superflabberghasted when I read this... ANYone and EVERYone who experiences or has experienced cyberspace, should read this. Before you do, check the year of first publication.. and don't forget to breath.. :) "

" Prescient! Now let me get off the internets and be human. "

" Dejlig old school dystopi "

" Often considered the first post-apocalypse/dystopia story. Actually pretty good (there's some interesting detail of experience, and some interesting extrapolation going on!). "

" It is terribly ironic that I am writing anything about this essay in this medium. "

" A prophetic story. E M Forster was truly ahead of his time. "