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An exhausting night in the emergency room pushes Aaron to make an impulsive wish: what if healthcare workers were replaced by AI? But when a quiet moment with a triage nurse changes everything, he’s forced to reconsider what efficiency might cost us. A story about frustration, humanity, technology, and the unexpected comfort of being cared for by another person.
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The 7MS Team:
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Calafato
Original Theme Music: thomas j. duke
Additional Soundscape Design: Isaac Gehring
Special thanks to Brooks Borden, Dania Khalife and Pete Whitehead
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An exhausting night in the emergency room pushes Aaron to make an impulsive wish: what if healthcare workers were replaced by AI? But when a quiet moment with a triage nurse changes everything, he’s forced to reconsider what efficiency might cost us. A story about frustration, humanity, technology, and the unexpected comfort of being cared for by another person.
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📬 Be a part of the 7 Minute Stories Newsletter
Once a month, you’ll receive a thoughtful note with storytelling insights, behind the scenes reflections, and exclusive bonus content. You’ll also have access to Stories in a Snap, his weekly short written adaptations of the 7 Minute Stories you love, reimagined for the page and delivered straight to your inbox via Substack with no algorithm in between.
*Dive deeper into the 7MS Universe and connect with Aaron on...
The 7MS Team:
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Calafato
Original Theme Music: thomas j. duke
Additional Soundscape Design: Isaac Gehring
Special thanks to Brooks Borden, Dania Khalife and Pete Whitehead

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