Hagerty's Enzymes

"Hagerty's Enzymes" by A. L. Haley, is a science fiction story set in a future where advanced robots are common, particularly on Mars where they run a high-tech hotel. The plot follows Harper Breen, a tired business executive who travels to Mars seeking rest, but becomes involved in strange incidents caused by the hotel's robots. These robots, despite being efficient, lack understanding of human emotions, leading to Harper's mistreatment and a chance for him to exploit the situation. He discovers a Martian fungi enzyme, leading to a promising business venture. Harper leaves with both a new business and important insights about technology's limits for human connection, showing a conflicted viewpoint on technological growth.