"To Serve Man" is a science fiction short story written by Damon Knight. It was first published in 1950 in the magazine Galaxy Science Fiction.
The story is about a group of aliens called the Kanamit who come to Earth with the promise of peace, prosperity, and much-needed assistance with our planet's problems. They offer advanced technology and medical treatments that are beyond human capabilities. Despite initial skepticism by Earth's scientists and leaders, the Kanamit's true intentions become clear as they start to take humans with them to their home planet.
The story's title refers to a book the Kanamit leave on Earth that initially appears to be a guide to their culture and ways of life. However, when a human linguist named Lloyd starts translating it, he discovers a terrible truth: the book is actually a cookbook and its title translates to "How to Serve Man."
The story ends with a chilling revelation as Lloyd is about to board the Kanamit's spaceship. One of the aliens tells him that he's lucky to be chosen, as the Kanamit are running out of ingredients for their dishes.
"To Serve Man" has been adapted into several television shows, most notably as an episode of the classic science fiction series The Twilight Zone. It is considered a classic of science fiction literature and is often cited as a cautionary tale about the dangers of blindly trusting alien visitors.
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