The Dueling Machine

In The Dueling Machine Ben Bova And Myron R. Lewis Explore A Future Society Where A Remarkable Technology The Dueling Machine Has Been Invented. This Machine Allows Individuals To Resolve Conflicts And Disputes In A Virtual Reality Setting Where They Can Fight Duels Without Any Physical Harm. The Machine Offers A Peaceful Solution To Conflicts Preventing Violence And Death. The Story Centers On Dr. Leoh The Creator Of The Dueling Machine And His Efforts To Maintain Peace Through His Invention. However The System Comes Under Threat When An Antagonist Major Kamal Of The Kerak Worlds Discovers A Way To Manipulate The Machine For His Own Sinister Purposes. He Uses The Machine To Create Real Harm Undermining Its Original Intent And Plunging Society Into Chaos. Dr. Leoh Along With A Courageous Space Pilot Named Odal Must Find A Way To Stop Kamal And Restore The Integrity Of The Dueling Machine. The Novel Delves Into Themes Of Technological Ethics The Nature Of Conflict And The Potential Dangers Of Virtual Reality.