Supermind

The Project Gutenberg EBook of Supermind, by Gordon Randall Garrett and Laurence Mark JaniferThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: SupermindAuthor: Gordon Randall Garrett Laurence Mark JaniferRelease Date: August 16, 2007 [EBook #22342]Date Last Updated: October 2, 2007Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK SUPERMIND ***Transcriber's Note:This etext was produced from the 1963 book publication of the story. Extensive research did not uncover any evidencethat the copyright on this publication was renewed.Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.The word "PLaza" (two capital letters) was correct usage to designate a telephone exchange at the time the story waswritten. It has been left as printed.* * * * *SupermindMark Phillips1In 1914, it was enemy aliens.In 1930, it was Wobblies.In 1957, it was fellow travelers.In 1971, it was insane telepaths.And, in 1973:"We don't know what the hell it is," said Andrew J. Burris, Director of the FBI. He threw his hands in the air and lookedbaffled and confused.Kenneth J. Malone tried to appear sympathetic. "What what is?" he asked.Burris frowned and drummed his fingers on his big desk. "Malone," he said, "make sense. And don't stutter ...