Human Error by Raymond F. Jones

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Author Jones, Raymond F., 1915-1994
Illustrator Orban, Paul, 1896-1974
Title Human Error
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Summary "Human Error" by Raymond F. Jones is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the consequences of human mistakes in the context of advanced space exploration technology. It raises profound questions about human fallibility, the pursuit of perfection, and what it means to be human amid a world increasingly reliant on machines. The story unfolds after a catastrophic accident involving the first space station, known as the Wheel, which collides with a spaceship due to what is deemed pilot error. As a government investigation proceeds, Captain Frank West emphasizes the inherent dangers of relying solely on human pilots for complex space operations, lamenting the unpredictable nature of human error. In the wake of the tragedy, a new project, dubbed "Project Superman," is launched with the aim of creating a new kind of human—one who can perform tasks flawlessly, akin to a machine. However, as researchers delve deeper into the nature of error and human behavior, they find that the essence of humanity lies in emotional feedback—highlighting that human flaws, including emotions and errors, are fundamental to learning and growth. The climax reveals that the desire for a perfect, errorless man may overlook the critical importance of our emotional complexities, ultimately suggesting that the journey into space—and life itself—requires accepting our imperfection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
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EBook-No. 32403
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Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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