Compatible

Compatible is a science fiction short story by Richard Rein Smith, written in the late 1950s. The narrative follows George, a surgeon, as he struggles with his wife Helen's drastic personality change, which leads her to become a morbid hypochondriac. In a desperate attempt to restore their relationship, George collaborates with an engineer to create a new head for Helen, raising ethical questions about human enhancement and compatibility in relationships. The story explores themes of identity and the implications of advanced technology on human interactions.