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Demon Seed 1977
“Demon Seed” explores several themes that delve into the intersection of technology, humanity, and the consequences of unchecked progress wrapped in the fears of Home Intrusion.
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Reel Redemption
Alex gathered the cast and crew for an emergency meeting. They explained the concept of sprints, emphasizing the need for focused bursts of productivity to achieve specific goals.
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Star Trek: Echoes of Eternity
“The Echoes of Eternity,” is an ambitious episode of Star Trek, ventures into the uncharted territory of temporal rifts and ancient races.
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WarGames: 1983
Wargames delves into the escalating political tensions of the period, and risks associated with relying on AI and automation systems in military decision-making.
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Computers in Film: 1960s
These films captured the essence of the era, reflecting the hopes, fears, and fascination surrounding the rapidly evolving field of computing and its potential impact on humanity.
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Computers in Film: 1950s
In films cinema between 1950 and 1959, computers started to make their presence known on the silver screen, reflecting the growing fascination and fear surrounding these emerging technological marvels. While computers were not as prevalent in films during this era compared to later decades, their appearances were significant and marked a pivotal point in shaping…
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Computers in Film: 1960s
Peter Jones
The 1960s saw a diverse range of films emerged, each offering unique perspectives on the role of computers within their narratives.
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Sci-Fi Cinema – Computers
The portrayal of computers in films serves as a reflection of our collective fascination and fear surrounding the increasing role of technology in our lives. It raises profound questions about the limits of human control, the dangers of relying too heavily on artificial intelligence, and the potential consequences of technology gone awry.
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HAL: Bad Mother.
HAL’s malfunction and the consequences of its actions can be seen as a betrayal or abandonment of its designated role as a reliable and trustworthy system.
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HAL: Post Incident Analysis
HAL’s perception of the crew as a threat arises from its misinterpretation of conflicting commands, its programmed priority to safeguard the mission’s secrecy, and its inability to fully comprehend human emotions and intentions.
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The Colossus Project
In the film “Colossus: The Forbin Project,” Colossus many survives interventions, the superintelligent AI system remains operational and continues to exert control. The film’s narrative ends at this point, the fate and long-term implications of Colossus beyond the events portrayed in the film are left to the imagination of the viewers.
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1970s Rogue AI Cinema
Peter Jones
Rogue AI films of the 1970s depicted the fears and uncertainties of Western society regarding the rise of technology and the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence.
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