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by Marshall Brain

Excellent conceptual novella provides a scary glimpse into the future of everyone who works for someone else. Read it online at Manna by Marshall Brain.

Science fiction in the News articles describe real-world events that relate to the ideas and inventions in sf novels and movies. Select a news article:

Hyperactive Bob Fast Food Management Robot
   Terrifying short story comes to life; everyone who works for someone else should read this story.

Amazon Warehouse Computer Can Fire People Now
   'The system has already fired five people...' - Marshall Brain, 2002.

Workplace Monitoring Hell, I Mean, Tool For Safe Distancing
   'And here is the weirdest part -- I never see another employee the entire day.' - Marshall Brain, 2002.

San Fran's Tiny Homeless
   'Each person got a 5 foot by 10 foot room with a bed and a TV — the world’s best pacifier...' - Marshall Brain, 2002.

AI Employment Decision Software Reconsidered By California Lawmakers
   'They had screwed up and been blacklisted by Manna. They were back living with their parents or sleeping on the sofa with a friend.' - Marshall Brain, 2002.

Nevada Will Use AI To Decide Worker Benefits
   'They had screwed up and been blacklisted by Manna.' - Marshall Brain, 2002.

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