Sunday, February 8, 2009
Science Reality
My thoughts about the readings have been dominated by the idea that even if we can become god-like in our ability to process information, our physical forms, and overcome mortality, we will still be subject to very human dramas. Both Ribofunk and Dust play out human dilemmas with the radical addition of special abilities, splices, and future slang. The film we watched in class (Technopalypse?) warns of the dangers of the god-like power and the unlimited potential of technology, yet I think Ribofunk is accurate in illustrating that the advancements in technology will not take away our desire for acceptance, love, and freedom. These are the emotions that technology cannot emulate or overcome. Our drama, our lives, and our stories are always driven by this, no matter how much technology influences our abilities, appearances, or daily life.
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It is simply that now there is more that we can do but basically we change very little. In what ways might these changes make us change big? I am thinking here along the lines of family and genetics.
ReplyDeleteIf we go down that path I foresee a diminished quality of life. The pattern shows a diminished sense of belonging, we move away from our families, have no rites of passage, and pursue loveless relationships. I think these symptoms will worsen and as our contentment wanes, material possession will prove less and less satisfying. I think the technopalypse may be the inevitable right to our wrongs, swinging us back into balance.
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