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The New Accelerator

Name: The New Accelerator
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
ISBN: 9781787242197

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1 calificaciones: 4
Duración: 0 h 28 m
Idioma: Inglés
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Categoría: Ciencia ficción

The New Accelerator by H. G. Wells is a thought-provoking short story exploring the implications of manipulating time. Professor Gibberne, a scientist, develops a drug that accelerates bodily and mental processes, allowing users to perceive and act at incredible speeds. Testing it with his friend, they experience a world frozen in slow motion, navigating everyday life with extraordinary swiftness while observing humanity’s obliviousness. However, their adventure reveals unforeseen dangers, as even minor mishaps become perilous at accelerated speeds. Wells blends humor, imagination, and social commentary, using the concept to critique human impatience and the relentless pace of modernity. A precursor to discussions on technology’s impact, The New Accelerator cleverly examines the tension between progress and its unintended consequences, leaving readers to ponder the ethical boundaries of scientific innovation.

Fecha de lanzamiento

Audiolibro: 17 de mayo de 2025
Ebook: 4 de abril de 2017

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