Happy Halloween! And to celebrate this spooky holiday, here’s a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World. It’s about the scariest story I’ve ever read. It’s entitled “I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream” by Harlan Ellison. This short, but powerful story was first published in 1967. But the concepts and dread it inspired left a lasting impact.
It’s setting is post-apocalyptic, long after most of the human race went extinct. It’s concepts were ahead of its time, dealing with artificial intelligence and failing to control it.
How it plays out isn’t for the feint of heart. But this is a story that has become more relevant in recent years with greater advances in AI. And, beyond the horror, it’s a story that deserves to be celebrated. Enjoy!
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