The Minority Report by Philip K. Dick
In a dystopian future where crime is virtually eliminated through the use of "precogs" who predict criminal acts before they occur, the head of the Precrime division, John Anderton, finds himself accused of a future murder. As he grapples with the implications of the precogs' predictions, Anderton embarks on a desperate quest to prove his innocence, uncovering the flaws and moral complexities of a system that punishes individuals for crimes they have yet to commit. The story explores themes of free will, determinism, and the ethical dilemmas inherent in a society reliant on preemptive justice.
- Published
- 1956
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 20-30
- Original Language
- English
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