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E. M. Forster's The Machine Stops

E. M. Forster's The Machine Stops

FromThe New Thinkery


E. M. Forster's The Machine Stops

FromThe New Thinkery

ratings:
Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Jul 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, the guys dive into the underground world of E. M. Forster's The Machine Stops. People live in pods, communication is done almost solely by instant messaging/video conferencing, and the omnipotent Machine takes care of people's bodily and spiritual needs. The guys analyze the situation and realizations that arise as the machine breaks down and people are condemned to their fate.
Released:
Jul 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The New Thinkery is a podcast devoted to political philosophy and its history, along with its many guises in literature, film, and human experience generally. Named after Socrates’ infamous “Thinkery” in Aristophanes’ Clouds, The New Thinkery strikes a balance between the seriousness of academia and the playfulness of casual conversation among friends.