The Ego Machine

"The Ego Machine" by Henry Kuttner is a science fiction story set in Hollywood, where playwright Nicholas Martin's life turns upside down when a peculiar robot named ENIAC recruits him for an ecological experiment that will drastically change his personality. Battling career frustrations, a demanding director, and complicated feelings for his agent, Erika Ashby, Martin is thrown into a world of madcap movie-making and bizarre science. As he navigates the pressures of the entertainment industry and the surprising effects of the experiment, Martin must come to terms with evolving identity, creativity, and relationships.