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Machine that Saved the World (Version 2)

Machine that Saved the World (Version 2)

Murray Leinster

Published in 1950, 'The Machine that Saved the World' by Murray Leinster is a science fiction novella that explores the threat of mysterious broadcasts from space that destroy any receiver they encounter. As humanity grapples with this unprecedented challenge, the story delves into the ingenuity required to devise a defense against such advanced technology. Leinster's work is notable for its early exploration of themes related to communication and technology's impact on society.

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They were broadcasts from nowhere--sinister emanations flooding in from space--smashing any receiver that picked them up...

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