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Günther Anders predicted the exact technological crises we’re facing today... but 70 years ago. In his research he pointed to humans as suffering from something he called "Promethean Shame," the shame we feel when compar...
Are we 'born obsolete'? How technology makes us feel ashamed is an episode from Ideas by CBC. Günther Anders predicted the exact technological crises we’re facing today... but 70 years ago. In his research he pointed to humans as suffering...
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Günther Anders predicted the exact technological crises we’re facing today... but 70 years ago. In his research he pointed to humans as suffering from something he called "Promethean Shame," the shame we feel when compared to our technological creations. IDEAS explores the uncanny relevance of Anders’ thoughts about technology — from the atomic bomb to artificial intelligence. *This episode originally aired on Sept. 4, 2025.
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Are we 'born obsolete'? How technology makes us feel ashamed is an episode from Ideas by CBC.
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This episode was published on Apr 20, 2026.
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