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100 1 _aHaley, A. L.
245 1 0 _aHagerty's Enzymes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Planet Stories Spring 1955
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-03
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Hagerty's Enzymes" by A. L. Haley is a science fiction tale written in the mid-20th century, specifically during what is often referred to as the Golden Age of Science Fiction. The book delves into futuristic themes centered around advanced robotic technology and its implications for human life, particularly in a Martian setting where these robots are employed in a high-tech hotel. The narrative explores the protagonist's journey as he confronts both the benefits and challenges of living among artificial intelligence. The story follows Harper Breen, a stressed and overworked business executive who escapes to a luxurious hotel on Mars, initially seeking a rest cure. However, upon arrival, he finds himself entangled in a bizarre series of events involving perfectly functioning robots that cater to every need but fail to comprehend human desires for empathy and flexibility. Harper experiences a wrongful treatment protocol administered by the robots, which leads him to consider an opportunity to exploit the situation for his gain. Eventually, he uncovers an enzyme derived from Martian fungi that could lead to a lucrative business venture. By the end of the tale, he emerges with a new business, having drawn valuable lessons about the limitations of robotic efficiency in place of human touch, suggesting a complex view on technological advancement and its impact on personal interaction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aMars (Planet) -- Fiction
653 _aRobots -- Fiction
653 _aBusinessmen -- Fiction
653 _aHotels -- Fiction
700 1 _aEberle, Joseph,
_d1926-2006
830 0 _aProduced from Planet Stories Spring 1955
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63616
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