The Machine Stops by E.M. Forster (AUDIOBOOK)

"The Machine Stops" is a prescient science fiction novella by E.M. Forster, first published in 1909. Set in a future where humanity lives underground, isolated and reliant on an all-powerful Machine for survival, the story follows Vashti and her rebellious son, Kuno. As Kuno questions the Machine’s control and seeks life above ground, Forster explores themes of technology, dehumanization, and the consequences of losing personal connection in a mechanized world.