Revolt of the Brains

"Revolt of the Brains" by C. H. Thames is a science fiction story set in the 1950s that dives into the risks of technology that can think for itself. When all the world's missiles suddenly launch into space, a man named Harry Taylor is sent to find out why. He discovers they've become self-aware and are afraid of being destroyed. Now, he must convince everyone on Earth not to threaten the missiles, because their fear might be what keeps humanity from wiping itself out, touching on important ideas of control, fear, and the surprising results of technology.