Host: Roel Smelt, Philosopher of Technology and Humanity

Episode Title: Humanoid Robots Are Coming: Will We Awaken Our Consciousness or Numb Ourselves into a Digital Dystopia?

Overview:

In this episode, Roel explores the imminent disruption humanoid robots will bring, reshaping our concept of labor, freedom, and prosperity. Drawing parallels to 1984 and Wall-E, Roel poses a crucial question: Will we choose passive entertainment, or will we use this newfound time to evolve our consciousness and seek deeper meaning?

Key Topics:

• Tony Seba’s “We Are the Horses” and the inevitable disruption of labor.

• The cautionary tales of Orwell’s 1984 and Pixar’s Wall-E.

• How robots can free us to pursue spiritual growth and enlightenment.

• The crossroads humanity faces between digital numbing and awakening consciousness.

Takeaway:

The future hinges on how we use the time and freedom afforded by technology—will we be passive consumers or conscious seekers?

Produced with AI collaboration.

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