Oct 31, 2019
In this episode, we delve into the "Pinocchio Effect" as seen in Bicentennial Man (1999) and A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001). Both films explore the profound question of whether a robot can truly become human—emotionally, morally, and socially.
Join us as we explore the emotional and philosophical journeys of...
Oct 24, 2019
We explore how two beloved sci-fi films, Silent
Running (1972) and Wall-E (2008), make us feel deep
compassion for robots.
We examine how these stories use robots to reflect human qualities,
ask ethical questions, and inspire empathy.
Join us as we dive into the heartwarming and thought-provoking portrayals of A.I. in...
Oct 17, 2019
We explore the contrasting visions of artificial intelligence in Alphaville (1965) and Tron (1982). These films tackle the idea of A.I. in control, from the dystopian, emotionless world of Alphaville, ruled by a supercomputer, to the digital frontier of Tron, where A.I. dictates the rules of an entire virtual...
Oct 10, 2019
In this episode, we dive deep into Ad Astra, the visually stunning and thought-provoking space epic that explores the farthest reaches of the galaxy and the depths of the human soul. We discuss the film's central questions, like "What lies beyond the stars?" and "How far will we go to find ourselves?" as we unpack the...
Oct 3, 2019
We explore how two of the most influential sci-fi films of the 90s, Ghost in the Shell (1995) and The Matrix (1999), tapped into the anxieties surrounding the approaching Y2K era. As the world faced uncertainty about technology's future, these films portrayed AI as both a powerful force and a potential threat.
We delve...