02456cam a22003733u 4500 51297 UtSlPG 20260610134200.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Jacobs, Sylvia The Pilot and the Bushman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction August 1951 Release date is 2016-03-01 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Pilot and the Bushman" by Sylvia Jacobs is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The narrative explores the complexities of societal values and ethics when faced with revolutionary technology from an advanced alien civilization. The main topic centers around the introduction of a device called the "Matter Repositor," which eliminates the need for traditional material goods, leading to potential chaos in Earth's economy. The story follows Jerry Jergins, an Earth salesman grappling with the implications of the Matter Repositor introduced by an alien ambassador. As the allure of this technology leads to a buyers' strike on Earth, Jerry devises a cunning plan to reassure the public that the Matter Repositor is merely a myth, allowing business to return to normal. Through his clever advertising campaign, Jerry not only addresses the immediate economic crisis but also engages in philosophical discussions about ethics, consumerism, and the fundamental nature of human desire. Ultimately, the novel addresses the dangers of technological advancements in the hands of a civilization that is not yet ready for them, showcasing the clash between primitive desires and advanced ethics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Advertising -- Fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Business -- Fiction Stone, David Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction August 1951 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51297 92135 92135