Lost in the Future by John Victor Peterson

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Author Peterson, John Victor
Title Lost in the Future
Note Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Lost in the Future" by John Victor Peterson is a science fiction short story published in the early 1950s. The narrative explores the implications of exceeding the speed of light through hyperspace travel and the strange consequences that ensue when encountering an alien civilization. The story dives into themes surrounding time, communication, and the relationship between technological advancements and their unforeseen effects. The plot revolves around two astronauts, Albrecht and the narrator, who make the first landing on an inhabited planet orbiting a distant star. Despite the advanced technology of the planet’s inhabitants, the astronauts discover that due to their faster-than-light travel, they are experiencing time differently from the alien population. As they attempt to communicate, they find themselves operating seconds ahead in time, revealing the disorienting consequences of their journey. Faced with the realization that they may be permanently cut off from meaningful interaction with the inhabitants, the duo must seek a way to escape the situation by returning to space and using their ship’s computers to recalibrate their temporal position. The story encapsulates the awe and unpredictability of space exploration, highlighting the perils that come with pushing the boundaries of human capability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 28645
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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