# San Francisco: Mechanical Ghosts

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Podcast: [the story pilgrim](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-story-pilgrim-6591005)
Published: 2025-04-08T00:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2648

## Resource

Send us Fan Mail Driverless cars, the howls of sea lions, a cable car ride, Coit Tower views, and a walk through Chinatown all feature in this light-hearted San Francisco episode of the story pilgrim. In Episode 44, Darren explores the quirky contrasts of a city where machines glide silently through the streets and the past hums loudly from every corner. This is a step away from the usual philosophical deep dives — a more playful, curious journey through hills, seals, espresso-fuelled detours...

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