7/5/2023 0 Comments Vashti the machine stops![]() The internet connects thousands of us and yet we seem less capable of interaction in person – an observation which makes E.M.Forster’s short story The Machine Stops all the more prophetic.įrom her underground pod, Vashti (Caroline Gruber) connects with her “250 friends” (somewhat unimpressive to some Facebook users with friend counts of over 1000) from all corners of the world, all thanks to the ever present, ever helpful Machine. I catch myself checking my phone first thing in the morning and last thing at night, or anxiously checking a wifi connection at a party instead of striking up conversation with somebody I don’t know. ![]() Despite the world of technology being at “our” fingertips, we can often find ourselves slaves to the machine. ![]() I’m sure I’m not alone in experiencing that moment of despair when a laptop runs out of battery, leaving its user staring at the black screen helplessly. ![]()
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