The Pilot and the Bushman by Sylvia Jacobs
"The Pilot and the Bushman" by Sylvia Jacobs is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The narrative explores the complexities of societal values and ethics when faced with revolutionary technology from an advanced alien civilization. The main topic centers around the introduction of a device called the "Matter Repositor," which eliminates the need for traditional material goods, leading to potential chaos in Earth's economy. The story follows Jerry Jergins,an Earth salesman grappling with the implications of the Matter Repositor introduced by an alien ambassador. As the allure of this technology leads to a buyers' strike on Earth, Jerry devises a cunning plan to reassure the public that the Matter Repositor is merely a myth, allowing business to return to normal. Through his clever advertising campaign, Jerry not only addresses the immediate economic crisis but also engages in philosophical discussions about ethics, consumerism, and the fundamental nature of human desire. Ultimately, the novel addresses the dangers of technological advancements in the hands of a civilization that is not yet ready for them, showcasing the clash between primitive desires and advanced ethics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jacobs, Sylvia |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Stone, David |
| Title | The Pilot and the Bushman |
| Series Title | Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction August 1951 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Advertising -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Business -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51297 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 104 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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