The three films, Metropolis (1927) by Fritz Lang, Blade Runner (1982) by Ridley Scott, and The Matrix (1999) by The Wachowski Brothers, have explored the theme humanity in the futuristic society where the machines and technology has advanced with social values and conventions different from our real present world. These three movies with their retrospective ideologies and themes have all one thing in common- the films presents the people of the futuristic society as blurred between being human and machine. I plan to first watch all three films before finding materials that will be necessary for this paper, such as reviews by film critics, documentaries (including other materials such as interviews), and books and research papers regarding…
Flying Cars and “The Veldt” When Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale created the movie Back to the Future, a vision that included advanced technology like flying cars was established. Today, humans are inching closer and closer to those futuristic ideas, whether it is a good thing or not. Technologies such as the flying car, and the fictional innovations in the “The Veldt,” present both benefits and detriments. There are many great inventions that will make the world a better and safer place that come with the advancement of technology. As humans become more intelligent, new more efficient methods for saving the environment, like the flying will continue to be found.…
Have you ever driven a car before? If you have driven a car before then you would know that they driving part of it is the easiest. The hard part is looking out for your surroundings. You always have to worry about the other drivers. Well if we have cars that drive themselves by a computer then everybody would think Hey!…
Both film, Failsafe and Dr. Strangelove depict the issues of the establishment and use of the Atomic bomb in correlation to that of the fear and anxiety of the threat of Communism. Class lectures discussed that during the Cold War era, American society is on the edge of nuclear war, where the ideology of never letting the “reds” win prevails over the idea of possible world annihilation. Nuclear technology casted a whole new approach for a future war. Massive retaliation established the idea in the US to reconcile Cold War aims with a defensive and security strategy by placing emphasis on nuclear weapons. At any time and place of its choice, the US would be willing to respond to any communist aggression with the prospect of massive retaliation.…
The benefits coming from the development of technology today are not worth the risks of the potential misuses, loss of human nature, dependency, and/or any other potential problem that could arise. We have much proof that technology can be a dangerous thing such as nuclear weapons, then again, it has proven to be an extremely beneficial thing too such as airplanes. It is an absolute fact however that technology proves to be dangerous no matter how helpful it may be, if it is placed in the wrong hands, and that simply is not a factor that should be a risk. To begin, “Sometime early in this century the intelligence of machines will exceed that of humans.…
The artificial intelligence (AI) software allows the sensors to be connected and then processes and controls the steering and the brakes of the car. The system also detects things like traffic, road signs and even buildings around it. Driverless cars would have an impact on the…
My Opposition to Automotive Autonomy Autonomous vehicles are the new hot commodity in American society, and the potential effects of these cars’ release are highly controversial. Due to constant production and elaborate marketing strategies, the automotive industry has been attracting customers since the early twentieth century. Manufacturers are constantly updating automobiles, so consumers are always interested in the new styles and abilities of cars; which ultimately make their lives easier. In “I’m Not Sold on Self-Driving Cars”, author Mark Buchanan expresses his disapproval of the most sought-after release yet; autonomous automobiles. Buchanan is concerned that the presence of fully autonomous vehicles on public roadways will increase traffic, further complicating varying road conditions.…
Name: Trevor Person #1 who I interviewed: Mrs. Schmidt Person #2 who I interviewed: Michele Directions: Interview 2 people who are 12th grade (seniors in high school) or older. Ask each person the questions listed below. Write their answers below the question. At the bottom of the page, there are questions for YOU, the 5th grade student, to answer. There is no required length to this interview paper, but I will grade you on spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and if I can understand your answers.…
Russo, David M. Professor Okeh 2/16/15 Minority Report Questions 1. What makes and action moral or immoral? It depends on the initial actions though. If you are going to commit a crime that either hurts someone else or in that circumstance then it is immoral.…
Basic Income Guarantee Technology has evolved tremendously over the past 20 years and is expected to keep growing at an unimaginable pace. The growth in technology in 10-20 years will cause changes to how society usually operated (Thibodeau). Economist are calling it the second machine age in America (Pearlstein). We are about to begin the automation of jobs that has held this economy together. Machines are expected to take more than a third of all jobs by 2030 (Thibodeau).…
Satellites allow countries to fire missiles at the touch of a button. Self driving cars and vehicles change the way people…
Self Driving Cars : A Rhetorical Analysis Every day self driving cars are becoming more of a possibility and less a thing of science fiction. With car manufacturers all racing to create the first self driving car, the future may hold safer roads. Unfortunately the speed at which most of these companies are trying to make these invitations could pose a safety problem to people on the road. “The Dangers of ‘Self-Driving’ Car Hype”, Scott Keogh reasons that at the rate car manufacturers are trying to make involutions may make some people worrisome but that in the long run self driving cars will be valued.…
In the genre of science fiction, authors and directors create new worlds of fantastic possibilities. Some of these worlds take place in our future, theorizing about things that are to come, while others take us to galaxies far, far away. Regardless of where or when the story takes place, particular conventions are always certain. One such convention is that when a new technology is central to the plot, the technology will cause harm. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan demonstrates this through the building of the Genesis project, Jurassic Park through the revival of dinosaurs, and I, Robot through the creation of robots and the “three laws”.…
As technology continues to advance with every passing minute, it seems as if the idea of robots taking over human jobs, whether it be physical or intellectual, no longer seems too far off from reality. While it currently seems likely that machines are on a path to take over human jobs, many still feel uncomfortable with this becoming their reality. Kevin Kelly in his persuasive essay, “Better than Human: Why Robots Will-and Must-Take Our Jobs, assumes that his audience is anti-machine job takeover, and attempts to persuade his audience through the use of logos. Kelly heavily relies on logos throughout his essay, it becomes his crutch as there is insufficient amount of strong evidence that prove his claim.…
Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness. ~ Euripides Friendship is a exceedingly vital bond in life. True friendship is challenged when times are tough. You see the meaning of friendship the most when there is a dark moment in your life. It really brings out the type of person you are.…