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766: Vonnegut's Player Piano (1952): An Eerie Novel on the Current AI Revolution

766: Vonnegut's Player Piano (1952): An Eerie Novel on the Current AI Revolution

Update: 2024-03-15

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Kurt Vonnegut's "Player Piano" delivers striking parallels between its dystopian vision and today's AI challenges. This week, Jon Krohn explores the novel's depiction of a world where humans are marginalized by machines, reflecting on the impact of automation on society and the ethical considerations it raises. Tune in as we unpack the timeless relevance of Vonnegut's work to the AI era.

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766: Vonnegut's Player Piano (1952): An Eerie Novel on the Current AI Revolution

766: Vonnegut's Player Piano (1952): An Eerie Novel on the Current AI Revolution

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