TY  - BOOK
AU  - Grow,Julian F.
AU  - Lutjens
TI  - The Trouble with Truth
T2  - Produced from Worlds of Tomorrow December 1963
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
KW  - Short stories
KW  - Christmas stories
KW  - Journalism -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2016-09-22; Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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N2  - "The Trouble with Truth" by Julian F. Grow is a science fiction novella written in the early 1960s. Set in a future society grappling with the implications of truth in journalism and communication, the narrative explores themes of belief, deception, and the role of technology in shaping public perception. The story follows the protagonist, a reporter navigating a world dominated by the World Press Association (WPA) and an "Edict" that dictates the strict adherence to truth in all forms of media.  The plot centers around the relationship between Ben, a reporter for the WPA, and Sara, a local journalist who challenges the notion that truth can be purely objective. As they debate the implications of the Edict, the story reveals the mechanical and impersonal nature of news conveyed through technology, contrasting it with the emotional and human aspects that make news relatable. A pivotal moment occurs when a young girl's innocent question about Santa Claus elicits a profound response from the highest level of the WPA, challenging the very foundation of what constitutes truth in a society that has outlawed fiction. Ultimately, the novella raises questions about the importance of stories, belief, and the essence of humanity in a world increasingly defined by rigid truths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53123
ER  -