Technological Dystopianism
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A Technological Dystopianism is a genre or theme within speculative fiction that explores the negative impacts of advanced technology on society or individuals. Often presenting a future where technology has led to unintended consequences, these narratives serve as cautionary tales about the potential dangers of technological progress.
See: Dystopian, Technological Utopianism, Slave Turns on Master Narrative, Machine is Terminated by the Master Narrative, Malicious AI.
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- From ‘Frankenstein’ to Monster.com: Utopia, Dystopia and Technology. http://www.academia.edu/1659751/From_Frankenstein_to_Monster.com_Dystopia_Utopia_and_Technology
- The Scientist
- The scientist is a loner.
- He sacrifices his personal life for the experiment or his quest.
- He makes himself responsible for the consequences of his creation by fighting or killing the machine.
- He believes that his experiment is for good and is going to change the world
- The Machine
- Artificially created beings
- Physically superior to their creators
- Designed to serve, to be “tools,” to fulfill specific purposes or tasks.
- They are anthropomorphized and they are hard to differentiate from humans
- They evolve
- They develop their own consciousness.
- Dystopian Narratives in Science Fiction Films express
- Fear of humanity of knowing too much.
- Fear of the consequences of humanity's own irresponsible creation.
- Fear of a changing environment that humans are not able to control.
- Fear of loosing our souls.
- Fear of supplantation.
- The Scientist