{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 54: Robots Are Coming! Automation, Innovation, and a Little Confrontation","description":"This week on So What Now?, your favorite duo dive headfirst into the tech takeover\u2026 and wrap things up with a dose of relationship drama you won\u2019t see coming. We kick things off with the viral story of two Harvard students who built a braiding robot designed to save time and reduce hand strain. But the big question remains: Is technology helping our culture or hijacking it? The ladies unpack what innovation means when tradition is on the line. Then, things heat up when Amazon\u2019s plan to replace 500,000+ warehouse jobs with robots comes up. Carla\u2019s all in on progress (\u201cLet\u2019s move forward already!\u201d), while Dex worries about what automation means for working-class communities. Naturally, it turns into one of their classic So What Now? showdowns \u2014 equal parts smart debate and sisterly shade. Next, would you let a human-like robot move in? For just a $200 deposit, Neo the home robot could be your new roomie. Carla\u2019s ready to swipe her card and put Neo on babysitting duty, while Dex is already plotting her escape route. The back-and-forth is pure comedy gold. The episode closes with a gut-punch of a listener letter from a woman struggling with her partner. The advice was unanimous and unfiltered: \u201cGirl, break up with him!\u201d  Hit play for laughs, debates, and maybe a few side-eyes at the robots trying to take over our lives \u2014 only on So What Now? CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: CARLA WILMARIS | DEX \ud83d\udcf1INSTAGRAM: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thesowhatnowpodcast\/ \ud83d\udcf1TIKTOK: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thesowhatnowpod \ud83c\udf99ADVERTISE WITH US: https:\/\/www.sowhatnowpod.com\/ &amp;nbsp; Rate, Review &amp;amp; Follow UsIf you laughed, felt seen, or screamed &quot;same,&quot; take 30 seconds to rate and review the show. \u2b50 Scroll to the bottom of our Apple Podcasts page \u2b50 Tap to rate 5 stars \u2b50 Hit \u201cWrite a Review\u201d and tell us what you loved most Your support keeps this going\u2014and we read every word.  Our Sponsors This episode is powered by our partners at Idea to Launch Productions. Looking to level up your podcast or bring your show to life? These are the teams making it happen.  Ready to Start Your Podcast? Let Carla help you launch your podcast in just 30 days. \u2192 Take the course now \u2192 Book a clarity call and get personal strategy support  Need Advice? Want to Sound Off? Send your questions, hot takes, or real-life mess to: \ud83d\udce7 thesowhatnowpod@gmail.com We might read your letter on the next episode\u2014anonymously, of course. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"So What Now? with Carla and Dex","author_url":"https:\/\/www.sowhatnowpod.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38926165\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38926165"}