Sam Denham writes that the plot, involving experimental military aircraft and a TV tower, reflects the "burgeoning" technology of the 1960s – specifically, advancements in aerospace engineering and the decade's "growing dependence on telecommunications".
According to Sam Denham, the story's plot points, including experimental aircraft and a TV broadcasting tower, are reflective of the technological advancements of the 1960s, particularly in aerospace engineering and the growing dependence on telecommunications.