[s27e8] Paths Of Glory Now

: The episode was written by Michael Ferris and directed by Steven Dean Moore .

: After her solar-powered car is mocked at an Alternative Energy Derby, Lisa searches for the history of Amelia Vanderbuckle , Springfield’s first female inventor who was institutionalized for her "insane" ideas. With Milhouse’s help, she eventually discovers Vanderbuckle's greatest invention—the first computational device, hidden in the basement of a "Hooters-like" restaurant called Knockers . [S27E8] Paths of Glory

: Concerned, the parents send Bart to a military facility for a drone simulator test designed for emotionless kids. Bart eventually fails the test because he shows genuine horror at the thought of hurting real people, proving he is sane. Key Highlights & Trivia : The episode was written by Michael Ferris

: Amelia Vanderbuckle is a fictional character, but the "computational device" she created is a nod to early punch-card technology. : Concerned, the parents send Bart to a

: The episode explores the lack of empathy as a defining trait for sociopathy and parodies modern military drone usage. Cast and Crew