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Variable Man (Version 2)

Variable Man (Version 2)

By: Philip K. Dick
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 Dive into the thought-provoking world of Philip K. Dick’s science fiction classic, Variable Man. Originally published in 1953 in Space Science Fiction, this captivating tale unfolds in a future Earth shackled by a relentless obsession with war and an overreliance on mechanical calculators. What happens when an unpredictable variable—a man from the past who can mend not just appliances but also the very fabric of destiny—enters this rigid world? As he challenges the limitations of technology, he becomes both humanitys greatest hope and its inevitable downfall. Experience a narrative that questions the nature of progress and the essence of humanity, brought to life by the expressive voice of Phil Chenevert.Copyright Sci Fi & Childrens Stories Science Fiction
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    Oct 28 2025
    Dive into the thought-provoking world of Philip K. Dick’s science fiction classic, Variable Man. Originally published in 1953 in Space Science Fiction, this captivating tale unfolds in a future Earth shackled by a relentless obsession with war and an overreliance on mechanical calculators. What happens when an unpredictable variable—a man from the past who can mend not just appliances but also the very fabric of destiny—enters this rigid world? As he challenges the limitations of technology, he becomes both humanitys greatest hope and its inevitable downfall. Experience a narrative that questions the nature of progress and the essence of humanity, brought to life by the expressive voice of Phil Chenevert.
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    04 - Variable Man (Version 2) by Philip K. Dick
    Oct 1 2025
    Dive into the thought-provoking world of Philip K. Dick’s science fiction classic, Variable Man. Originally published in 1953 in Space Science Fiction, this captivating tale unfolds in a future Earth shackled by a relentless obsession with war and an overreliance on mechanical calculators. What happens when an unpredictable variable—a man from the past who can mend not just appliances but also the very fabric of destiny—enters this rigid world? As he challenges the limitations of technology, he becomes both humanitys greatest hope and its inevitable downfall. Experience a narrative that questions the nature of progress and the essence of humanity, brought to life by the expressive voice of Phil Chenevert.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 03 - Variable Man (Version 2) by Philip K. Dick

    03 - Variable Man (Version 2) by Philip K. Dick
    Oct 1 2025
    Dive into the thought-provoking world of Philip K. Dick’s science fiction classic, Variable Man. Originally published in 1953 in Space Science Fiction, this captivating tale unfolds in a future Earth shackled by a relentless obsession with war and an overreliance on mechanical calculators. What happens when an unpredictable variable—a man from the past who can mend not just appliances but also the very fabric of destiny—enters this rigid world? As he challenges the limitations of technology, he becomes both humanitys greatest hope and its inevitable downfall. Experience a narrative that questions the nature of progress and the essence of humanity, brought to life by the expressive voice of Phil Chenevert.
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    43 mins
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