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EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 31 MIN

Civilization: What Is Worth Doing?

from That Was The Week · host Keith Teare

AI can do more of the work. It cannot decide what is worth doing. This week’s That Was The Week asks the civilization question behind the AI boom: if machines take over more execution, what do humans choose to build with the time, capital, and freedom that remain? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thatwastheweek.com/subscribe

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