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This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations, each offering fresh perspectives on what it means to be human in an increasingly automated world. Join us as we uncover thought-provoking tales that resonate with the timeless questions posed by E. M. Forster's vision, encouraging listeners to discover a new book with every episode and engage in a dialogue about our future.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7145789/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Science Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2b3a0ed4653706a24499c7a17db6dd90.jpg</url><title>Machine Stops (version 3)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/machine-stops-version-3--7145789</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:26:56 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>E. M. 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