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Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss The War Machines, a First Doctor story that explores themes of AI tyranny and moral dilemmas.

What happens when logic replaces conscience? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin tackle The War Machines, a chilling First Doctor story about AI tyranny, companion shakeups, and why this 1966 tale still feels uncomfortably relevant. The post The War Machines appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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