August 5, 2026
Children of the Magenta (Automation Paradox, pt. 1)
99% Invisible · Roman Mars and Katie Mingle · 34 min
Why we chose this episode
Long before anyone argued about AI, aviation had already learned what happens to human skill when the machine does most of the work. This episode turns one flight into a quiet, unforgettable argument about the cost of handing over control.
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What skill have you let a machine keep for you?
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Best way to listen
On a walk. It is short, and it stays with you afterwards.
After the episode
Do one small task manually today that you normally let software do for you.
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