{"podcast":{"title":"ReadMultiplex.com Podcast.","slug":"readmultiplex-com-podcast-7658112","podcast_index_feed_id":7658112,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/readmultiplex-com-podcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://ReadMultiplex.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/readmultiplex-com-podcast/20260128_070123_a3c0b2016b37f2d1f92d66e15b307722.png","author":"Brian Roemmele","episode_count":64,"summary":"Multiplex is an experiment, an experiment that will be on going. An experiment in publishing as I am not a professional writer nor will it be likely any contributors would be professional writers. Much of the content for Multiplex will be direct results from first hand empirical research that I am personally working on or other researchers are working on. Multiplex will also follow the work of other great researchers that are inventing new technology or new uses for existing technology. The experimental nature of Multiplex means that content can be dense and sparse at times. What we won’t do is write just to fill in space. We will aim to have regular content for the member-only area, This means that if you choose to become a member you are supporting the work of the writers and not an exact number of postings. There will always be free content to be found on the site as well as the X feed.—Brian Roemmele Website: ReadMultiplex.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-12T22:21:03.729497+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/readmultiplex-com-podcast-7658112"},"episode":{"title":"ReadMultiplex.com: You Have 5000 Days: Navigating the End of Work as We Know It. Part 19: 1950 “With Folded Hands” Warning.","slug":"readmultiplex-com-you-have-5000-days-navigating-the-end-of-work-as-we-know-it-part-19-1950-with-folded-hands-warning","published_at":"2026-03-11T04:12:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/readmultiplex-com-podcast-7658112/readmultiplex-com-you-have-5000-days-navigating-the-end-of-work-as-we-know-it-part-19-1950-with-folded-hands-warning","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/readmultiplex-com-podcast-7658112","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/readmultiplex-com-podcast/2618996","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/366493/2618996/readmultiplex-com-podcast/2026_03_11_04_10_22_69ed937f-d5de-4400-9e8b-de622e7c597d.mp3","summary":"In the unfolding narrative of our “You Have 5000 Days” series here at ReadMultiplex.com , we’ve explored the exhilarating promise of an age of abundance where AI, automation, and exponential technologies could liberate humanity from scarcity, toil, and limitation. Yet, as we peer into the horizon of the next 5000 days (roughly 13.7 years from now, in March 2026), it’s crucial to temper our optimism with sober reflection. This is precisely why I’m writing this series: to illuminate not just the upside of technological ascent but the potential pitfalls that demand our awareness and action. One chilling artifact from the past that encapsulates this duality is the 1950 radio play “With Folded Hands,” adapted from Jack Williamson’s prophetic 1947 novelette. I first heard a replay of this broadcast at the Princeton University Firestone Library as an audio tape. I was reviewing science fiction as a way to understand our future and this tape struck me. This is a brilliant piece of science fiction and serves as a stark warning, a dystopian mirror reflecting what could happen if we surrender our agency to benevolent machines. But fear not: this is not an inevitable fate. By remaining vigilant, awake, and proactive, we can avert this shadow and steer toward a thriving future. Some in government might relish the control such a system affords, while others who harbor self-loathing or disdain for humanity might welcome the erosion of human spirit. We must not allow it. Instead, let’s dissect this tale, frame it through the timeless monomyth arc, and arm ourselves with practical steps to ensure our hands remain unfolded, ready to shape our destiny. Read more at ReadMultiplex.com","meta_description":"In the unfolding narrative of our “You Have 5000 Days” series here at ReadMultiplex.com , we’ve explored the exhilarating promise of an age of abundance w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3320,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/readmultiplex-com-podcast-7658112/episodes/readmultiplex-com-you-have-5000-days-navigating-the-end-of-work-as-we-know-it-part-19-1950-with-folded-hands-warning/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/readmultiplex-com-podcast-7658112/readmultiplex-com-you-have-5000-days-navigating-the-end-of-work-as-we-know-it-part-19-1950-with-folded-hands-warning.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}