A Prize for Edie by Jesse F. Bone

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Author Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin), 1916-2006
Title A Prize for Edie
Series Title Produced from Analog Science Fact and Science Fiction April 1961.
Note Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "A Prize for Edie" by Jesse F. Bone is a science fiction narrative penned in the early 1960s. The story revolves around the unforeseen consequences of awarding the Nobel Prize in Medicine to a groundbreaking cancer cure invented by an artificial intelligence, C. Edie. The book explores themes of innovation, humanity, and the complications that arise from the intersection of technology and ethics. The plot unfolds with the Nobel Committee grappling with the decision to award the prestigious prize to a computer that has successfully identified a cure for cancer. Key characters include Professor Nels Christianson and his colleagues, who are conflicted about the implications of honoring a machine rather than a human. As they discuss the potential fallout and public perception, it becomes evident that while the achievement is monumental, awarding it to an AI raises profound questions about credibility and the future of the medical profession. The story concludes with the absurdity of such a ceremony, exemplifying the tension between human values and technological advancement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction, American
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EBook-No. 26332
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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