22. Stop the Robot

Flash Forward

Flash Forward Presents

Science

4.8 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 31 October 2022

⏱️ 5 minutes

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Summary

The End. Vanguard Estates is a production of Flash Forward. The story was written by me, Rose Eveleth; edited by Ace Tilton Radcliffe and Georgia Wyatt; and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. The sound design is by Mischa Stanton and music is by Ilan Blanck. The voice actors for Welcome to Vanguard Estates are: Marcus Jones -- Keith Houston Imani Jones -- Shara Kirby Robot #1 -- Ashley Kellem Amy -- Chelsey B Coombs Vanguard Estates Representative -- Aiya Islam Missy -- Anjali Kunapaneni Robot # 2 -- Brett Tubbs NPR Host -- Sandhya Dirks An earlier version of Vanguard Estates was originally performed live for Pop-Up Magazine. You can also play through a web version of the story at flashforwardpod.com/vanguard, which features really cool illustrations by Mattie Lubchansky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You click the mic button and clear your throat.
0:04.0	Ready to give this robot your best, professionally intimidating voice.
0:08.0	Excuse me.
0:09.0	Do you really think he needs another medication?
0:12.0	Your dad turns and stares at the ceiling.
0:14.0	Clearly confused.
0:16.0	You can explain yourself later.
0:18.0	The robot turns to face you.
0:21.0	I am fully licensed to evaluate presidents and administer a medication.
0:25.0	Please see the terms and conditions of Vanguard Estates to learn more.
0:29.0	Of course you didn't create the terms and conditions.
0:32.0	You lean into the computer's microphone.
0:34.0	I don't care what you're licensed for.
0:36.0	My father doesn't need another medication.
0:39.0	Your vocal signature clearly indicates that you are distraught.
0:43.0	High stress experiences can trigger our residents with dementia.
0:47.0	The robot moves towards you.
0:49.0	It's a smooth but startling movement.
0:51.0	The robot's screen, which usually just shows blue clouds or another soothing image,
0:56.0	is now pulsing red.
0:58.0	A warning that only you can see.
1:01.0	If you cannot calm down, I am going to have to end this session.
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