Ep. 171: The deceased AI inventor Kutcher sends a message to Atom amid public obsession with his legacy.
Aired on June 11, 1966

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Dr. Kutcher, the creator of artificial intelligence, has passed away. Following his death, people go mad in their attempts to discover his vast legacy. Amidst this chaos, Atom receives a message from Dr. Kutcher, who is supposed to be dead. This event occurs within the context provided by Tezuka Productions. The narrative focuses on the public's reaction to the inventor's demise and the subsequent mysterious communication received by Atom, challenging the assumption of his finality. The story highlights the intense curiosity surrounding Kutcher's work and the unexpected contact that disrupts the prevailing narrative of his death.
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