02307cam a22003493u 4500 23198 UtSlPG 20260610133531.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987 With No Strings Attached Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Published in Analog, February 1963. Release date is 2007-10-26 Produced by Louise Hope, Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "With No Strings Attached" by Randall Garrett is a science fiction short story published in the early 1960s. The narrative explores themes of innovation, deception, and the complexities of human belief in technology, focusing on a revolutionary power source created by a mysterious inventor. Set against the backdrop of a military environment, it depicts the intersection of scientific advancement and societal skepticism. The story centers around Richard Thorn, a scientist with North American Carbide & Metals, who learns about an enigmatic device known as the Black Suitcase, developed by an inventor named Sorensen. This suitcase is claimed to generate an extraordinary amount of power, leading to a contract negotiation with the Navy. Despite initial skepticism, Thorn discovers that the suitcase contains a hydrogen fusion device disguised as a battery, revealing Sorensen’s clever strategy to gain credibility for his groundbreaking invention. The narrative unfolds as Thorn navigates the delicate balance of belief and truth in technological advancement, ultimately leading to questions about the nature of innovation and human understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Schelling, George, 1938- Published in Analog, February 1963. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23198 64250 64250