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The Machinery of Freedom - Third Edition (2014)
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The Machinery of Freedom - Third Edition
by David D. Friedman
⇥ A child, about ten years old, ran away from home. When found by the police several months later, he was well fed, had money in his pocket, had a place to stay, and was known and liked by his neighbors. Since his own home was unsuitable, he was put in an orphanage. He faked a suicide attempt in order to get out and was sent to a mental hospital. The doctors found him completely sane but were reluctant to return him to the orphanage, both because he obviously disliked it and because he was a good influence on the other patients. As far as I know, he is still there.🏁
Submitted by qoiauve - 03/21/2026
Book Identity 5.62 Ranked
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The Machinery of Freedom - Third Edition
by David D. Friedman
⇥ A child, about ten years old, ran away from home. When found by the police several months later, he was well fed, had money in his pocket, had a place to stay, and was known and liked by his neighbors. Since his own home was unsuitable, he was put in an orphanage. He faked a suicide attempt in order to get out and was sent to a mental hospital. The doctors found him completely sane but were reluctant to return him to the orphanage, both because he obviously disliked it and because he was a good influence on the other patients. As far as I know, he is still there.🏁
Submitted by qoiauve - 03/21/2026
Book Identity 5.62 Ranked