After reading and analyzing E.M. Forster’s “The Machine Stops”, I came to the conclusion that the short story was about the danger of knowledge and technology, as well as the importance of humanity in an advancing civilization. However, more importantly, I believe The Machine spoken about in the story has an uncanny yet strong relation to the modern internet. The way The Machine takes in ideas from people and spreads those ideas through a filter is very similar to how the modern internet operates today. Us humans, through code and websites, can upload ideas into the internet, and other humans can access those ideas. In theory, this amalgamation of information should be a positive for the ever advancing human race, but like with The Machine, there are hidden issues. Humanities increased dependence on the internet has begun to mirror the dependence that humans in “The Machine Stops” has on The Machine. Smart Homes like the Google Assistant and Siri are virtual AI that can turn on the lights in our house or start the microwave or even welcome you home. Those functions are eerily similar to how in “The Machine Stops”, The Machine generates beds and food. In addition, humans now are sometimes more interested to talking to a screen than talking in person, similar to how in short story, Vashti can’t see a reason why speaking through the machine is any different that speaking in person. All these reasons I previously mentioned are only a few of the many comparisons that can be made between the internet and The Machine. Through my analysis, I believe E.M Forster’s “The Machine Stops” is a realistic yet pessimistic view of how the internet could eventually take over our lives.