Stability (short story)
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Stability is a short story written by Philip K. Dick
, first published in 1987. The story takes place in the far future where mankind doesn't progress anymore. To prevent humankind's declination, changes are no longer possible. Earth is kept in a 'stable' state.
claim for an invention that could change the world. The Controller tells Robert that he cannot put his invention into use. Robert is surprised, because he doesn't know about his invention. Made curious by the Controller, Robert retrieves the filed patent claim and prototype. The device seems to be a time machine
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Philip K. Dick
Philip Kindred Dick was an American novelist, short story writer and essayist whose published work is almost entirely in the science fiction genre. Dick explored sociological, political and metaphysical themes in novels dominated by monopolistic corporations, authoritarian governments and altered...
, first published in 1987. The story takes place in the far future where mankind doesn't progress anymore. To prevent humankind's declination, changes are no longer possible. Earth is kept in a 'stable' state.
Plot Summary
Robert Benton is called by the Control Office. It seems that Robert filed a patentPatent
A patent is a form of intellectual property. It consists of a set of exclusive rights granted by a sovereign state to an inventor or their assignee for a limited period of time in exchange for the public disclosure of an invention....
claim for an invention that could change the world. The Controller tells Robert that he cannot put his invention into use. Robert is surprised, because he doesn't know about his invention. Made curious by the Controller, Robert retrieves the filed patent claim and prototype. The device seems to be a time machine
Time Machine
A time machine is a fictional/hypothetical device used to achieve time travel. The term may also refer to:-Novels and films:* The Time Machine, an 1895 novel by H. G...
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