All In The Mind

By Gene L. Henderson

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

After a lab disaster leaves a scientist's brain alive but bodiless, he discovers mind-bending powers he can use to seek revenge on the partner who seeks to exploit him.

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Literature Science-Fiction & Fantasy Fiction

Released

2010-05-19

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Summary

"All In The Mind" by Gene L. Henderson is a sci-fi novella from the 1950s that asks big questions about what it means to be human. It tells the story of Mel Carlson, a genius scientist who only exists as a brain hooked up to machines after a lab accident. His old partner, Neil, wants to use Mel's smarts to get rich, but Mel is not having it. Stuck in a lab without a body, Mel discovers he can control things with his thoughts and plans to get back at Neil. The book explores themes of identity and consciousness and deals with the ethical problems that may arise with advanced neuroscience. It is a tale of how unchecked ambition can lead to dark places, as well as the complexities of the mind and the very nature of existence. The story goes from a man being a victim to taking control, causing the reader to wonder about the essence of being and the future of humanity.