With The Eyes Shut 1898

"With The Eyes Shut" by Edward Bellamy is a thought-provoking novel that looks at a future shaped by phonographic technology. The story follows a traveler as he experiences a world where talking books and devices have replaced printed materials. This technology changes how people communicate, learn, and remember things, leading to a society that relies more on machines than on personal skills. As the main character explores this new reality, the book examines how technology impacts our connections with each other, our education, and our freedom, questioning the true cost of progress.