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Ep. 08-07: Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)
COLOSSUS: THE FORBIN PROJECT (1970)—When the United States activates Colossus, a supercomputer designed to control the nation’s nuclear arsenal, it quickly establishes communication with its Soviet counterpart. As the machines take control, humanity faces an unprecedented threat of technological domination, forcing scientists and leaders into a tense struggle to regain power from the artificial intelligence they created.
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Welcome to the chilling world of Colossus: The Forbin Project, a cerebral techno-thriller that explores the terrifying consequences of handing global security over to artificial intelligence. Join us as we examine the film’s prescient script, minimalist style, and the Cold War paranoia that pulses through its circuits. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys witnesses the rise of machines, pondering just how far they’re willing to go in the name of peace.
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By Tim Smith & David Horton
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COLOSSUS: THE FORBIN PROJECT (1970)—When the United States activates Colossus, a supercomputer designed to control the nation’s nuclear arsenal, it quickly establishes communication with its Soviet counterpart. As the machines take control, humanity faces an unprecedented threat of technological domination, forcing scientists and leaders into a tense struggle to regain power from the artificial intelligence they created.
https://johnnyhasthekeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/08-07-ColosusFINAL.mp3
Welcome to the chilling world of Colossus: The Forbin Project, a cerebral techno-thriller that explores the terrifying consequences of handing global security over to artificial intelligence. Join us as we examine the film’s prescient script, minimalist style, and the Cold War paranoia that pulses through its circuits. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys witnesses the rise of machines, pondering just how far they’re willing to go in the name of peace.
SHOW LINKS:
Get your Johnny gear here!
Support the show at…
Reach out to us…
Get Tim’s Book THE DEAD NEXT DOOR