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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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