Make me an offer by Con Blomberg

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Author Blomberg, Con
Illustrator Dillon, Diane, 1933-
Illustrator Dillon, Leo, 1933-2012
Title Make me an offer
Note Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Make Me an Offer" by Con Blomberg is a science fiction short story that was published in the late 1950s. The narrative presents a satirical take on urban management and the consequences of technological overreach, depicting a future where city planning and resource allocation are controlled by a highly advanced computer system known as the Civic Machine. The story explores themes of individuality, societal needs, and the conflicts that arise when human desires clash with automated decision-making. In the story, the protagonist, Ross Ro, a city manager, faces public opposition when he proposes to cover Central Park with a permanent artificial roof, believing it will enhance its appeal. However, a local activist, Mrs. Hatty Dakkon, rallies the women of the city against the project, emphasizing the importance of natural weather experiences for children. As Ro tries to control the public's demand through the Civic Machine, he inadvertently triggers an overwhelming order for gelatin molds due to a coordinated campaign by Dakkon and her supporters. In a frantic attempt to avoid financial disaster from the machine's automated supply chain, Ro ultimately abandons the roof project, illustrating the unpredictable nature of collective human behavior in the face of technological systems. The story delivers a humorous yet cautionary message about the reliance on technology and the importance of listening to community voices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject Protest movements -- Fiction
Subject City managers -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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