02397cam a22003493u 4500 32434 UtSlPG 20260610133735.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Henderson, Gene L. All In The Mind Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1954. Release date is 2010-05-19 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "All In The Mind" by Gene L. Henderson is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. The story explores themes of consciousness, identity, and the implications of advanced neuroscience as it follows the journey of Mel Carlson, a man whose consciousness survives after the destruction of his physical body. The book delves into the moral and ethical questions surrounding the manipulation of the human mind and the boundaries of science. The plot unfolds as Mel, a brilliant scientist, finds himself trapped in a lab after a disastrous accident, with his brain kept alive and connected to a mechanical system. His former partner, Neil, seeks to exploit Mel's intelligence for profit, while Mel grapples with his new existence devoid of a physical form. As he discovers his ability to project his thoughts and exert control over others and various devices, Mel plots his revenge and aims to reclaim his autonomy. The narrative culminates in a tense confrontation between Mel and Neil, revealing the dangers of unchecked ambition and the complexity of human cognition. Ultimately, Mel's journey transforms from one of victimhood to empowerment, raising questions about the essence of being and the future of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Orban, Paul, 1896-1974 Produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1954. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32434 73280 73280