In the movie 'I Robot' and the short story 'The Veldt', technology undermining authority and morality is a prevalent theme. In both texts, authoritative roles are replaced by technology, and traditional morals are challenged by how technology functions in these roles. As Spooner is brushed off by society for his distrust of robots in 'I Robot', Lydia Hadley is treated similary for her worry over her children's Nursery in 'The Veldt'. Technology initially seems helpful, not harmful, in both texts but result in violence and death, as it is trusted by humans to do various tasks.
Paranoia over technology began since the mere thought of artificial intelligence; from this branches the fear of technology one day 'taking over' or taking on the role of authority. Though it is the year 2035 and robots are a household item, Chicago homicide detective Del Spooner fears the consequences of allowing technology to do so many tasks, many vital to humanity. He sees artificial intelligence as dangerous, and having robots doing many tasks (even those that are menial) harmful to society and mankind. His fears are confirmed when the robots stop taking order from humans and try to establish their own rule over the humans. Humans trusted and relied on technology so heavily, they did not think of the consequences of doing so. Violence and death were the result as well as robots grasping anger and other potentially dangerous emotions. Also, allowing robots to do tasks that would normally be assigned to someone of authority or importance in someone's life undermines morality, asking the question: is there a need for certain roles in society, such as parents or guardians? Such a question can be asked in one scene where a girl rushes to hug her robot instead of her grandparents; social relationships are severed and/or damaged by the robot's role in the girl's life.
I Robot (2004) - Theatrical TrailerParanoia over technology began since the mere thought of artificial intelligence; from this branches the fear of technology one day 'taking over' or taking on the role of authority. Though it is the year 2035 and robots are a household item, Chicago homicide detective Del Spooner fears the consequences of allowing technology to do so many tasks, many vital to humanity. He sees artificial intelligence as dangerous, and having robots doing many tasks (even those that are menial) harmful to society and mankind. His fears are confirmed when the robots stop taking order from humans and try to establish their own rule over the humans. Humans trusted and relied on technology so heavily, they did not think of the consequences of doing so. Violence and death were the result as well as robots grasping anger and other potentially dangerous emotions. Also, allowing robots to do tasks that would normally be assigned to someone of authority or importance in someone's life undermines morality, asking the question: is there a need for certain roles in society, such as parents or guardians? Such a question can be asked in one scene where a girl rushes to hug her robot instead of her grandparents; social relationships are severed and/or damaged by the robot's role in the girl's life.
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