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Life-Line
"Life-Line" is a short story by American author Robert A. Heinlein. Published in the August 1939 edition of Astounding, it was Heinlein's first published short story.
About Life-Line
"Life-Line" is a short story by American author Robert A. Heinlein. Published in the August 1939 edition of Astounding, it was Heinlein's first published short story.
The protagonist, Professor Hugo Pinero, builds a machine that will predict how long a person will live. It does this by sending a signal along the world line of a person and detecting the echo from the far end. Professor Pinero's invention has a powerful impact on the life insurance industry, as well as on his own life.
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Life-Line — frequently asked
- Is Life-Line on Spotify?
- Yes — we've confirmed Life-Line as an audiobook on Spotify. Open it from the links on this page.
- Is Life-Line on Apple Books?
- Yes — Life-Line is available as an audiobook on Apple Books.
- Who wrote Life-Line?
- Life-Line is by Robert A. Heinlein.
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