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Simak's Time and Time Again fails as science fiction but is brilliant as an allegory

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Clifford D. Simak's "Time and Time Again" fails as science fiction due to anachronistic details but succeeds brilliantly as a parable addressing civil rights issues. Developers and tech professionals should note how the narrative uses futuristic elements to critique contemporary social problems, highlighting the power of allegory in storytelling.

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