02362cam a22003373u 4500 25628 UtSlPG 20260610133604.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Godwin, Tom, 1915-1980 The Nothing Equation Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Amazing Stories December 1957. Release date is 2008-05-27 Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Nothing Equation" by Tom Godwin is a science fiction novella written in the late 1950s. The story centers on a lone attendant, Green, who is stationed in a small observation bubble positioned ten thousand light-years beyond the galaxy’s outermost sun. The narrative explores themes of isolation, psychological terror, and the existential threat posed by the vast emptiness of space, which is portrayed as a malevolent force. In the plot, Green is tasked with observing data in this bubble after previous attendants have experienced terrifying episodes resulting in insanity or death. As he spends time alone in the bubble, he becomes increasingly aware of an intangible yet oppressive presence he refers to as "Nothing," which seems to haunt the space surrounding him. His fears escalate as he discovers structural weaknesses in the bubble that could lead to catastrophic failure. Struggling with his sanity, he isolates himself further, believing that hiding from this unseen threat is his only chance at survival. Ultimately, the story culminates in an eerie reflection on the nature of fear and the unknown, leaving the reader with questions about the reality of the threats lurking in the void of space. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction, American Short stories, American Produced from Amazing Stories December 1957. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25628 66629 66629