All the People

All the People is a science fiction novella by R. A. Lafferty, first published in 1961. The story follows Anthony Trotz, an ordinary man who discovers he has the extraordinary ability to know every person in the world intimately, despite his limited existence. As he grapples with feelings of isolation and inadequacy, the narrative explores themes of identity, consciousness, and the nature of human connections in a disjointed world. Ultimately, Anthony's journey raises profound questions about what it means to be human in the face of an overwhelming artificial intelligence.