The Almost-Men

In The Almost-Men Irving E. Cox explores the concept of a world where human evolution has taken an unexpected turn. The story is set in a futuristic or alternate society where a race of humanoid beings known as the Almost-Men exists. These beings are near-humans—intellectually developed and physically advanced but with fundamental differences from true humanity. The protagonist encounters these Almost-Men and begins to unravel the mystery of their existence. The story revolves around the tension between the Almost-Men and fully evolved humans delving into questions of identity progress and what it means to be human. The Almost-Men are often portrayed as cold logical beings lacking the emotional depth and creative spark that characterize true humans.