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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Double Take" by Wilson Parks Griffith is a science fiction short story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative centers around the discovery of a time capsule from the year 1960, which contains a radio program intended to showcase the ideals and aspirations of humanity during that time. The story explores themes of perception, truth, and the often stark contrast between public representation and private thoughts.  In the tale, futuristic extraterrestrial historians uncover the time capsule and attempt to decipher a documentary broadcast designed to project a positive image of 20th-century Earth. However, instead of hearing the carefully curated narrative, they pick up on the raw and unfiltered thought patterns of the individuals involved in the production. This leads to a disconcerting conclusion about humankind’s darker traits—marked by desire, conflict, and guilt—while simultaneously recognizing an intrinsic honesty that is ultimately humanity's most commendable trait. The story serves as a reflection on the complexities of human nature and the contradictions that define our existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aShort stories  aExtraterrestrial beings -- Fiction  aTime capsules -- Fiction 0aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, January 195540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58826  c99653d99653