• m4xie@lemmy.ca
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    13 hours ago

    One of Vonnegut’s earlier novels, Player Piano, deals with just that — almost full unemployment due to automation and it’s effects across class lines.

    I love all of his work but that one in particular is worth a read, especially now.

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      12 hours ago

      oh very nice, I haven’t read this one but will add it to my list now. On a scale of 1-10 how depressing is it?

      • DagwoodIII@piefed.social
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        12 hours ago

        “Player Piano”

        About a 7 on the depressive scale, iirc. You can tell that he’s still trying to find his voice, but it’s worth a read.