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ndrosenI’m on my break, not posting this during my paid time on duty.
I remember a science fiction story by Hayford Pierce, published in Analog during the 1980s. It began with the statement that shortly after obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree in the History of Television, [Character Name] decided to learn to read. Our young hero has obtained a position as a cabbie, thanks to his uncle being on the board that grants licenses as cabbies, and, coincidentally, being president of the Drivers’ Association. His uncle had led the movement to prevent the technological unemployment of cabbies, who now only have to sit there and collect fares, while a computer flies the cab. Being dissatisfied with television programs and other available forms of entertainment, our hero becomes curious when he sees a TV show which mentions there are people actually publishing and reading books.
But why was I reminded of the story? Here’s the link.
I remember a science fiction story by Hayford Pierce, published in Analog during the 1980s. It began with the statement that shortly after obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree in the History of Television, [Character Name] decided to learn to read. Our young hero has obtained a position as a cabbie, thanks to his uncle being on the board that grants licenses as cabbies, and, coincidentally, being president of the Drivers’ Association. His uncle had led the movement to prevent the technological unemployment of cabbies, who now only have to sit there and collect fares, while a computer flies the cab. Being dissatisfied with television programs and other available forms of entertainment, our hero becomes curious when he sees a TV show which mentions there are people actually publishing and reading books.
But why was I reminded of the story? Here’s the link.
