Robert A. Heinlein Book Club: Episode 73: Project: Nightmare

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time)

English - February 19, 2024 11:12 - 18 minutes - 20.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
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While "Project: Nightmare" (1953) is not one of Heinlein's strongest short stories it is worth reading for his use of the Cold War setting. The question of morality, sacrifice, and the use of misuse of the talented for the achievement of national goals is still worth reflecting on.