Profession by Isaac Asimov

"Profession" is a 1957 science fiction novella by Isaac Asimov. It is about a young man in the 65th century who dreams of being a computer programmer. Non-Spoiler Summary In A Nutshell: "Profession" follows George Platen, a young man who believes he has figured out the best profession to be in. The society in which he lives, however, will decide what he will be. When George was eight he was "taught" to read instantly by having a computer transfer that knowledge directly to his brain. Now that he is eighteen he prepares for "Education Day" - that time when it is decided what he will be and the knowledge will be transferred - only there seems to be a little problem with his tests, a problem that will cause him much anguish. "Are you afraid, George?" "No, sir." "Good. Now I'll tell you exactly what we'll do first. I'm going to put these wires on your forehead just over the corners of your eyes. They'll stick there but they won't hurt at all. Then, I'll turn on something that will make a…