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The New Thinkery

The New Thinkery

Society & Culture:Philosophy

E. M. Forster's The Machine Stops

E. M. Forster's The Machine Stops

2023-07-19
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This week, the guys dive into the underground world of E. M. Forster's The Machine Stops. People live in pods, communication is done almost solely by instant messaging/video conferencing, and the omnipotent Machine takes care of people's bodily and spiritual needs. The guys analyze the situation and realizations that arise as the machine breaks down and people are condemned to their fate.

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