The Super Opener

"The Super Opener" by Michael Zuroy is a science fiction story that highlights the tension between innovation and corporate greed. It follows Kalvin Feetch, a chief engineer, who is pushed to the limit by his employer to create a revolutionary can opener. After Feetch's invention causes cans to mysteriously disappear, the company profits immensely despite the bizarre side effects that cause emptied cans to rain down everywhere, inciting chaos. As Piltdon, his boss, prioritizes profit over understanding the product's strange effects, Feetch is under pressure to follow the company's lead; instead, he makes the ultimate decision to expose the truth about the invention to claim ownership and recognition of his work.