# Episode 157: Is AI Making You The New John Henry?

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Podcast: [Never Rewrite: Software Engineering & AI Coding](https://stenobird.com/podcast/never-rewrite-software-engineering-ai-coding-6208168)
Published: 2026-05-29T17:30:08+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1393

## Resource

Today we're exploring the story of John Henry as a metaphor for the modern struggle between human labor and automation. The conversation delves into the dignity of work, the impact of AI on jobs, and how to adapt to technological change.

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