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261: The human consequence of automation. Anatomy of a viral phenomenon. Remote repossession. Military kill switches.

Have we given our technologies too much power in ways that threaten our autonomy...and maybe even our jobs? And if so, what are we going to do about it? A look at the human consequences of automation. Plus, a look at how one person's indignation over sexist baby pyjamas became a viral sensation and what happens when this kind of...

Have we given our technologies too much power in ways that threaten our autonomy...and maybe even our jobs? And if so, what are we going to do about it? A look at the human consequences of automation. Plus, a look at how one person's indignation over sexist baby pyjamas became a viral sensation and what happens when this kind of social activist content goes viral.