They've Been Working On...
"They've Been Working On..." is a science fiction short story by Anton Lee Baker. It was first published in Astounding Science Fiction, in August 1958.
Synopsis
A computer tries to solve problems involving misconfigured railroad cars, but its attempts only make things worse.
Reception
"They've Been Working On..." was a finalist for the 1959 Hugo Award for Best Short Story.[http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/1959-hugo-awards/ 1959 Hugo Awards], at TheHugoAwards.org; retrieved January 21, 2018
Cat Rambo has cited it as an example of "why titles matter".[http://www.kittywumpus.net/blog/2011/02/13/why-titles-matter/ Why Titles Matter], at KittyWumpus.net; published February 13, 2011; retrieved January 21, 2018
References
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Category:Works originally published in Analog Science Fiction and Fact
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