02538cam a22003853u 4500 51773 UtSlPG 20260610134207.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Stamers, James Scent Makes a Difference 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 Magazine April 1961 Release date is 2016-04-17 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Scent Makes a Difference" by James Stamers is a science fiction story originally published in the early 1960s. The narrative explores themes of reality, consciousness, and alternate dimensions through the experiences of its protagonist, Harry K. Jones, a physicist. The novel weaves together the complexities of human emotions, dream states, and the impact of scent on memory and identity. The story begins with Harry struggling to find restful sleep while under the influence of a new tranquilizer, which unexpectedly leads him to encounter alternate versions of himself in different realities. As he navigates these dimensions, he discovers the potential of scent to connect with these alternate selves and to glean valuable knowledge that could solve pressing scientific problems, particularly related to elements beyond uranium. Through a series of encounters with various "versions" of himself, including those who pursued different paths in life, Harry ultimately uncovers crucial scientific insights that diverge from his own experiences, while also grappling with personal relationships that influence his choices. The interplay of self-discovery and quantum physics creates a thought-provoking narrative that examines the nature of existence and the significance of sensory experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Dreams -- Fiction Identity -- Fiction Drugs -- Fiction Francis, Dick Produced from Galaxy Magazine April 1961 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51773 92607 92607