er philosophy that is created from Vonnegut’s experiences from war. This experience is a caution against unchecked science and technology. As world war II ended, the people of the world saw devestating effects that had science created. For the first time in history, possibly since Ancient Greece, the value of science was being questioned. People were not so sure anymore that science was always such a good thing, and Vonnegut is one of the leading questioners. He states, "I am the enemy of all technological progress that threatens mankind." (Nuwer p.39). "As a humanitarian, he repeatedly demonstrates the human aptitude for cruelty, and shows how technology magnifies this cruelty beyond control." (Beetz 3398). According to these examples, Vonnegut is not content to excuse bombing. He told his sons "they are not under any circumstances to take part in massacres, and that news of massacre machinery." (Schall pg.17). These statements illustrate Vonnegut’s views on the potential evil impact that can be brought on by the union of man and machine.Vonnegut’s war experiences has a great contribution in his writing, "The Barnhouse Effect." In the Barnhouse Effect, his writing is greatly influenced by his experiences. Learning about Vonnegut’s war experiences, allows a greater understanding of the Barnhouse Effect. Vonnegut is an author with a unique perspective on life. He can see things more vividly in a humane manner in his interpretation of the world around him. The core of this story examines the corruption of humanity. His experiences helped to shape what Vonnegut writes in the Barnhouse Effect. In this story, the brilliant professor seeks to restore a measure of sanity. Vonneguts stories often include at least one character who is aware and sane in his or her surrounding madness, just like the professor in the Barnhouse Effect. ...
