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mechanical-autonomy

Machines like dishwashers and robots operate independently and can exhibit hostile or erratic behavior.

1 chapter across 1 book

What's Become of Screwloose and Other Inquiries (1971)Ron Goulart

Preamble

The chapter introduces a futuristic world where machines exhibit aggressive and autonomous behaviors, exemplified by a dishwasher attacking the protagonist. The protagonist, Tom, investigates the disappearance of Mary Redland, encountering unusual mechanical devices and interacting with Stanley Pope, a private investigator surrounded by gadgets. The narrative blends elements of mechanical mayhem with a mystery centered on a missing woman and the strange behaviors of household machines.