For this week’s Twilight Zone episode, we’re taking a look at “A Thing About Machines.” Bartlett Finchley is a man with refined cultural tastes, especially when it comes to flairs of the verbal kind. However, when machines are involved, he just can’t seem to find the words to express just how much he despises them. And, truth be told, they hate him right back. But, how does one fight the inevitable onslaught of technological advancement? If you have the answer, you might just let Finchley know–although his phone is currently out of service. As we walk through “A Thing about Machines,” we’re going to be diving into whether or not the machines are actually worse than Finchley himself; we’ll talk about how the relationship between humans and technology might be evolving in the future (and it’s not what you think); finally, I’ll reveal my moment of awe, just some musings on why we can’t always see each other in the best of lights when we need it most.So, grab your keys, and let's unlock this door to the fifth dimension. As always, spoiler alert. If you have note seen the episode, go check it out and then come back here for the analysis. We're walking through Rod Serling's class Twilight Zone series and asking difficult questions about life. So, if you love The Twilight Zone, science fiction, or even just philosophizing about life, consider joining us on this journey. There's always room for more. Google form to rate this Twilight Zone episode: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZWAI2u1JbqMCQlnyWoL6zXav6aJEnM4XxXEiY468z_92k9w/viewform?usp=sharingDiscord: discord.gg/QjNY9jcyFZX Handle: x.com/keyofishowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thekeyofimaginationHead over to thekeyofimagination.com to learn more about me, check out my Twilight Zone trinkets and collectibles, and to to continue the conversation. Episode outline:00:00 Introduction00:39 Plot synopsis02:18 Episode Specifics02:48 Episode tidbits03:47 My initial thoughts05:31 Question 111:30 Question 218:01 Question 320:08 Episode rating20:55 Next episode and your questions22:36 Listener shout-outs and messages from me24:44 How to get involved and how to support the showNo show did a better job than The Twilight Zone at generating awe and wonder within its audience. It just so happens that awe is exactly what we need in these difficult, divisive times. So, join me, Joe Meyer, and let's walk through the fifth dimension with Rod Serling. Along the way, we'll discuss big questions and relate them back to our Twilight Zone episodes.Opening and Ending theme: by Jacob Williams @jakeproduces on Fiverr#twilightzone #rodserling #scifi #zone #outerlimits #sciencefiction