About “Jokester”
"Jokester" is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. It was first published in the December 1956 issue of Infinity Science Fiction. The story explores a recurring theme in Asimov's work: the use of a powerful fictional computer named Multivac. In this tale, only a specialist is able to formulate the right questions to get useful responses from the computer. The narrative highlights the importance of understanding how to interact with advanced technology. Asimov's work often examines the relationship between humans and machines, and this story is no exception. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1956
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