Culture of Change Ep. 105: Robo-Reality, Ethical Tech, and the Weaponization of War

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In Episode 105 of Culture of Change, Ashe in America and Abbey Blue Eyes mark Memorial Day with a powerful mix of remembrance, reality checks, and future-facing debate. Kicking off with a heartfelt discussion about Trump’s tribute to fallen soldiers, the hosts reflect on the immorality of unwinnable wars and the manipulation behind America’s foreign entanglements. From Biden-era military fears to propaganda-fueled conflict, Ashe and Abbey draw sharp lines between honoring true patriots and rejecting globalist war profiteering.

But this episode isn’t stuck in the past, it’s locked on the future. Abbey dives into the rising tide of robotics and AI, passionately defending Elon’s Optimus bots while Ashe pushes back with sharp ethical and military concerns. Together, they debate everything from neural networks and robot dogs to autonomous food delivery and the terrifying potential of AI-based super soldiers.

Rounding out the show, the duo explores the psychology of manipulation, the power of story in shaping national consciousness, and how propaganda, like illusionist circles, becomes generational truth. With humor, heart, and fearless honesty, Ashe and Abbey take listeners to the edge of the Golden Age and ask the real question: Can we cross into it without losing our humanity?