Smarter Robots, Dark Factory

08/07/2025 8 min
Smarter Robots, Dark Factory

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we peek into manufacturing's future as automakers test increasingly sophisticated robots, moving steadily toward "dark factories" with minimal human presence. This automation revolution promises efficiency but raises profound questions about employment in an industry that once provided solid middle-class livelihoods for generations of American workers. What does this shift mean for communities built around manufacturing, and how should we prepare for this inevitable transformation?