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Vox Ex Machina

Apr 13, 2016 · 22 min · Episode 208 · 21.4 MB
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In 1939, an astonishing new machine debuted at the New York World’s Fair. It was called the “Voder,” short for “Voice Operating Demonstrator.” It looked sort of like a futuristic church organ. An operator — known as a “Voderette” — … Continue reading →

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