Resistance Is Futile
Artificial intelligence, gene modification, and self-driving cars are causing fear and uncertainty about how technology is changing our lives. But humans have struggled to accept innovations throughout history. In this episode, we explore three innovations that transformed the world and show how people have adapted — and ask whether we can do the same today.
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Resistance Is Futile
April 25, 201912:01 AM ET
Resistance Is Futile
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