The Machine Stops, by E. M. Forster (full audiobook) скачать в хорошем качестве

The Machine Stops, by E. M. Forster (full audiobook)

In a future where humanity lives in isolated underground cells, every need is met by an all-powerful, global "Machine." People communicate only through screens and instant messaging, fearing physical touch or the "raw" air of the Earth’s surface. When a young man named Kuno begins to question the Machine's divinity and longs to see the stars with his own eyes, he triggers a series of events that threatens the very foundation of their artificial civilization. Written in 1909, this novella is terrifyingly prophetic, predicting the internet, video calls, and social isolation over a century before they became our reality. It is a high-concept dystopian thriller that resonates perfectly with today’s tech-savvy Young Adult audience. Its short length makes it an incredible "one-sitting" listen that leaves the audience questioning their own relationship with technology. 0:00 INTRODUCTION 0:10 CHAPTER 1: THE AIR-SHIP 30:25 CHAPTER 2: THE MENDING APPARATUS 58:25 CHAPTER 3: THE HOMELESS