This week we’re taking a look at the Twilight Zone episode “The Lateness of the Hour”. Jana, played by Inger Stevens, is growing more and more tired of living a life inside her parents’ home. Like most young adults, she wants to live, to experience life. However, her parents decided years ago to withdraw from society, from all of the violence and potential plagues. What is adding to Jana’s feeling of isolation is the knowledge that the servants are nothing more than clever robots. Oh, Dr. Loren, played by John Hoyte, has infused a kind of will within them, but it just isn’t the same. It’s time for Jana to put her foot down and give her parents an ultimatum: either the servants go or she does. Well, in true Twilight Zone fashion, it’s a bit more complicated than that. In this episode, we’ll inquire into why Dr. Loren built will into his robots; we’ll dive into the possibility of this arrangement becoming the norm in the future; and I’ll reveal my moment of awe, a look into the potential for personalities in our AI. So, grab your keys and let’s open up 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://forms.gle/7vTkLbTTj8Ja59998Discord: 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 Introduction00:48 Plot synopsis02:53 Episode Specifics03:40 Episode tidbits05:10 Question 113:11 Question 222:11 Question 324:43 Episode rating25:16 Next episode and your questions25:40 Listener shout-outs and messages from me28:09 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