Art's compelling post, this morning, recalls this Vonnegut story. There was a time when it seemed absurd. Now ... just prophetic.
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Geoff,
It had been many years since I had read that story. Thanks for the reminder, scary as it is.
Player Piano is another of Mr. Vonnegut's scary looks into the future. Set just over the border in Iliam (Troy), NY. Just as bleak of a view of what we might become if we're not careful.
Posted by: T. Shea | June 23, 2008 at 06:20 PM