Robot

The Evolution of Robot Characters in Film: From Threatening to Sympathetic

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From HAL 9000's chilling monotone "I'm sorry, Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that" to WALL-E's endearing mechanical chirps as he tenderly holds EVE's hand, robot characters in cinema have undergone one of the most dramatic transformations in film history. What began as Cold War nightmares of mechanical overlords has evolved into a rich tapestry … Continue reading The Evolution of Robot Characters in Film: From Threatening to Sympathetic

The Tik-Tok Man: An Early Example of Artificial Intelligence in Literature

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In an age when artificial intelligence dominates technological discourse, it's illuminating to look back at early literary representations of thinking machines. Long before the term "robot" entered our lexicon and decades before Isaac Asimov formulated his famous Three Laws of Robotics, L. Frank Baum introduced readers to a remarkable mechanical being in his Oz series … Continue reading The Tik-Tok Man: An Early Example of Artificial Intelligence in Literature

Rewatching Buffy – Episode 93

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Welcome to Rewatching Buffy, the part of the blog where I rewatch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love this show 21 years ago. I Was Made to Love You Giles and Xander try to cheer Buffy up after the horror … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 93