Topic: science fiction

Chappie: The view from a thinking, feeling, artificially intelligent being

Artificial intelligence is often depicted in films as the scientific floodgate to apocalyptic doom, a “Terminator,” “The Matrix” or “I, Robot” scenario where machines quickly turn on humanity. “Chappie,” the latest sci-fi parable from director Neill Blomkamp, portrays an AI being that learns and interacts with the world in ways that are innately human. “Chappie” … continue reading

The Trouble with Gerrold: The 50 most memorable computers (and robots) in science fiction, part two

More computers and robots that scared us, helped us and entertained us (but mostly scared us) … continue reading

The Trouble with Gerrold: The 50 most memorable computers (and robots) in science fiction, part one

These computers were visionary looks into what we take for granted today, and were entertaining to boot … continue reading

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