〈영어로 읽는 공상과학 고전 _ 레이몬드 존스의 기계세상〉
"The Unlearned"는 Raymond F. Jones가 쓴 SF 단편 소설이다. 이 책은 1952년 공상 과학 잡지에 처음 출판되었다. 이야기는 자동화와 기술에 너무 많이 의존한 결과를 중심으로 전개되며, 인간의 적응성과 비판적 사고의 중요성에 대한 주제를 다루고 있다.
"The Unlearned"는 자동화에 대한 과도한 의존의 위험성과 필수 기술과 지식을 유지하는 것의 중요성에 대한 경고 이야기다. 이는 독자들이 기계에 너무 많은 책임을 위임할 때 발생할 수 있는 결과와 점점 더 자동화되는 세상에서 인간 능력을 보존해야 할 필요성을 고려하도록 메시지를 전한다.
〈A science fiction classic read in English_ The Unlearned by Raymond F. Jones 〉
"The Unlearned" is a science fiction short story written by Raymond F. Jones. The book was first published in Science Fiction magazine in 1952. The story revolves around the consequences of relying too heavily on automation and technology, and touches on themes of human adaptability and the importance of critical thinking.
“The Unlearned” is a cautionary tale about the dangers of over-reliance on automation and the importance of maintaining essential skills and knowledge. It prompts readers to consider the consequences of delegating too much responsibility to machines and the need to preserve human capabilities in an increasingly automated world.
Summary
The scientists of Rykeman III were conceded by all the galactic members to be supreme in scientific achievement. Now the Rykes were going to share their vast knowledge with the scientists of Earth. To any question they would supply an answer?for a price. And Hockley, of all Earth's scientists, was the stubborn one who wanted to weigh the answers with the costs....
The Chief Officer of Scientific Services, Information and Coordination was a somewhat misleading and obscure title, and Dr. Sherman Hockley who held it was not the least of those whom the title misled and sometimes obscured.
