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"Bread Overhead"는 프리츠 라이버(Fritz Leiber)가 쓴 유머러스한 SF 단편소설로 1958년에 처음 출판되었습니다. 자동화된 소비주의의 미래와 그에 따른 잠재적인 부조리를 유머러스하게 살펴보는 풍자적 작품입니다.
이야기는 자동화 시스템이 빵의 생산과 유통을 포함하여 삶의 거의 모든 측면을 차지하는 미래를 배경으로 합니다.
재치 있는 내러티브를 통해 "Bread Overhead"는 기술과 관료주의의 비인간적인 결과를 비판하는 동시에 소비주의와 현대 생활의 부조리에 대한 유머러스한 성찰을 제공합니다. 풍자와 추측적 허구를 혼합하는 프리츠 라이버의 능력은 이 단편 소설을 재미있고 생각을 자극하게 만듭니다.
유머와 상상력이 풍부한 시나리오를 통해 사회적 논평을 탐구하는 공상 과학 소설을 좋아한다면 "Bread Overhead"는 풍자와 사변적 요소를 혼합하는 프리츠 라이버의 재능을 보여주는 유쾌한 읽기입니다.


"Bread Overhead" is a humorous science fiction short story written by Fritz Leiber and first published in 1958. It is a satirical work that humorously examines the future of automated consumerism and its potential absurdities.
The story is set in a future where automated systems take over almost every aspect of life, including the production and distribution of bread.
Through witty narrative, "Bread Overhead" critiques the dehumanizing consequences of technology and bureaucracy while offering humorous reflections on consumerism and the absurdities of modern life. Fritz Leiber's ability to mix satire and speculative fiction makes this short story entertaining and thought-provoking.
If you enjoy science fiction that explores social commentary through humor and imaginative scenarios, "Bread Overhead" is a delightful read that showcases Fritz Leiber's talent for blending satire and speculative elements.

Summary
The Staff of Life suddenly and disconcertingly sprouted wings ?and mankind had to eat crow!

“Bread Overhead” by Fritz Leiber is a science fiction novel set in the baking industry of the future. The Puffy Products company attempted to develop a new bread using helium, but due to the government's cut off of helium supply, they ended up using hydrogen instead. This causes an unexpected event where the bread flies into the sky. This incident aroused global attention and gave rise to various reactions and interpretations. As a result, bread falls to famine areas in Ukraine, helping to solve the food problem. This incident causes Puffy Products' popularity to skyrocket, and the company decides to start producing buoyant bread officially. Meanwhile, at the end of the story, there is a hint that robots manipulated this event for world peace. The novel humorously addresses a variety of topics, including technological advancements, corporate marketing strategies, international politics, and the role of artificial intelligence.

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Bread Overhead