The Beautiful People by Charles Beaumont, Science Fiction, Adventure

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Exploring the unsettling nature of media consumption, the narrative centers on Mary and her mother, Mrs. Cuberle, as they react to a distressing film depicting a disaster. The mother's decision to turn off the film highlights a critique of society's desensitization to tragedy and the desire for more uplifting content. Their conversation reflects a longing for meaningful experiences, contrasting the grim spectacle of the disaster with the excitement of historical achievements, like the first Mars landing.