02313cam a22003733u 4500 66142 UtSlPG 20260610134527.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Dryfoos, Dave, 1915-2003 Preferred Position Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy April 1953 Release date is 2021-08-25 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Preferred Position" by Dave Dryfoos is a science fiction story written in the early 1950s. It explores the theme of ennui in a future society where boredom and idleness have become commonplace due to technological advancements that provide leisure without the need for work. The narrative follows a couple, Les and Janet, who grapple with their meaningless existence in a world devoid of challenge or real purpose, prompting them to consider a life of employment. The story centers around Les and Janet as they navigate their tedious lives characterized by automated conveniences and perpetual leisure. Les, feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of living another sixty-five years without any excitement or risk, is encouraged by Janet to apply for a job, which they believe could bring some purpose back into their lives. Ultimately, Les earns the position of rigger and high-climber, igniting a spark of hope and anticipation for their future. The tale emphasizes the human need for purpose, activity, and the unpredictability that makes life engaging. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Leisure -- Fiction Spouses -- Fiction Work -- Fiction Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy April 1953 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66142 106964 106964