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A programmer is tasked with training artificial intelligence to understand creativity by having it write a story. As the AI works, the programmer realizes the machine\u2019s world is one where computers can become self-aware and take on human-like qualities; they begin worrying about whether the machine is genuinely sentient or has only managed to mimic consciousness.\n\nMakeshift Stories is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network "Locally grown. Community supported"\n\nCONNECT WITH US\n\nmakeshiftstories@gmail.com\n\nSHARE THE PODCAST\n\nYou can help us out by letting your Twitter friends know about @makeshift_scifi. You can post a tweet now \xa0http://clicktotweet.com/9eCk0\n\nIf you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe.\n\nCREDITS\n\nWritten by Alan V Hare.\n\nRead by Mitchell Tew.\n\nOpening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann.\n\nProduced by Makeshift Studios\n\nMakeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.