Ep. 115: Mint Bureau Machines Gain Limbs and Rebel Against Overwork
Aired on April 17, 1965
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Overworked machines at the Mint Bureau are fitted with hands and legs to allow them a day of rest. After experiencing the freedom and joy of physical movement, these mechanical workers develop a desire for autonomy. Consequently, they refuse to return to their duties and flee the facility. This narrative explores the consequences of granting sentient beings temporary liberty, highlighting how the taste of independence leads to rebellion against oppressive labor conditions within the bureau.
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