Human Error

"Human Error" by Raymond F. Jones examines the treacherous nature of human imperfection when intertwined with advanced space travel. Following a devastating collision between the Wheel space station and a spaceship, blamed on pilot error, the story questions the wisdom of entrusting complex tasks to fallible humans. A bold initiative, "Project Superman," emerges, designed to create an error-free human, mirroring the precision of machines. Yet, as scientists explore the depths of human error, they uncover a crucial insight: emotional feedback, vital for learning and growth, is inextricably linked to our flaws. The novel builds to a critical point that exposes the danger in striving for perfection, highlighting that our humanity, in all its imperfect emotional complexity, is essential for navigating the cosmos and existence itself.