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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 59 MIN

What’s Driving the Push For Humanoid Robots w/ James Vincent | Tech Won't Save Us

from The Nation Podcasts · host The Nation Magazine

Paris Marx is joined by James Vincent to discuss why we’re seeing humanoid robots everywhere, the motivations to pursue an all-purpose robot, how close we are to achieving that goal, and the social implications if we were to achieve it.James Vincent is a UK-based journalist and author of Beyond Measure: The Hidden History of Measurement from Cubits to Quantum Constants.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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