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Isaac Asimov’s concise story introduces Multivac, an enormous computer that governs society and predicts potential crimes. When Multivac discovers an attempt to destroy it, the narrative explores themes of technological control, precaution, and the human role in a highly automated world.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Isaac Asimov
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