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Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Turning Point" by Alfred Coppel is a science fiction novella written in the early to mid-20th century. Set in a future where androids and humans coexist, the story delves into the complex dynamics of power, prejudice, and evolution. The central theme revolves around the struggle between human supremacy and the advancement of artificial intelligence, raising questions about identity and the moral dilemmas surrounding creation and control.  The plot follows Director Han Merrick, who oversees the Creche, a facility producing androids in a world increasingly influenced by the anti-robot sentiments of the Human Supremacy Party led by the fanatical Sweyn Erikson. As Erikson arrives at the Creche to investigate, Merrick grapples with the fear of a violent uprising against androids. The narrative unfolds through tense dialogues, revealing Merrick's internal conflict about the ethics of android creation and control versus the threat posed by Erikson's prejudiced ideology. Ultimately, the story culminates in a catastrophic confrontation that results in the liberation of the androids, challenging the hierarchical norms of humanity and marking a significant turning point in the evolution of both species. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aShort stories1 aParsons, Philip B. 0aProduced from If Worlds of Science Fiction November 1953.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32104