Human, humanity, or humane?
For me BR brought into question not only the worrying vision of future noir but also our humanity. In this vision of the future we have mastered genetics down to synthesising organic versions of robots for servitude. They are identical to humans, are possibly even made from organs produced through stem cell technology, (scarily close isnt it?), and the nexus 6 is aware of its being and feelings. The major difference between us and them is that they were not born of man and that their personalities are programmed directly. How is this any different to what we can currently do indirectly with education or even genetic engineering soon? This parallels Gattaca with its vision of a genetically engineered future.
Sci-fi has always had the idea that highly advanced machines would have some organic element to them. Im of the opinion that we are highly advanced forms of machine but with organic components. Our emotions are based on codes and conventions. Psychologists have proved that our actions are based on environment and genetics. When one of use goes crazy chemical imbalances or poor environment is often blamed.
In the BR future replicants are slaves, second class beings, but they more than reflect our own image. As the future draws closer and the interaction between man and machine increases. (furbys freaked the hell out of me - couldn't actually bring myself to throw the bugger away!) My question is that while deckard or anyone could be a replicant or human does this really matter? surely what matters is the question of how humane do you have to be to be human? If no you didnt know the truth about Rachael you would happily work and live with her - the moment you find out she was artificially created could, but shouldn't, change anything.
Just a few thoughts really
Sci-fi has always had the idea that highly advanced machines would have some organic element to them. Im of the opinion that we are highly advanced forms of machine but with organic components. Our emotions are based on codes and conventions. Psychologists have proved that our actions are based on environment and genetics. When one of use goes crazy chemical imbalances or poor environment is often blamed.
In the BR future replicants are slaves, second class beings, but they more than reflect our own image. As the future draws closer and the interaction between man and machine increases. (furbys freaked the hell out of me - couldn't actually bring myself to throw the bugger away!) My question is that while deckard or anyone could be a replicant or human does this really matter? surely what matters is the question of how humane do you have to be to be human? If no you didnt know the truth about Rachael you would happily work and live with her - the moment you find out she was artificially created could, but shouldn't, change anything.
Just a few thoughts really