Ground & Common
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004: Welcome to the future. It’s the past
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004: Welcome to the future. It’s the past

A faster car, a cheaper burger, and the end of the world

A century ago, technology brought us radio, Model T trucks, and the first traffic signals. Today, we have TikTok, Cybertrucks, and an AI race even experts can’t fully grasp. We live longer, but we’re sicker. We’re more connected, yet lonelier than ever. And while we celebrate ‘progress,’ we’re still drowning in debt, political chaos, and escalating crises—from climate disasters to mass shootings.

But is it really progress—or just escalation?

Written and read by Nathan Tower.

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