E-learning and Digital Culture
Example of a Digital Artefact
Humans have a desire for or possibly even an obsession with perfection extending beyond themselves towards the realm of the inanimate.
This video depicts the ambivalent nature of human feelings and attitude towards automated machines, also known as robots.
Beyond the bare functionality of robots, as expressed in the first few slides there is an innate affinity, from an early age to engage in an innocent and playful manner with robots, an almost idyllic relationship. We often project emotions onto what are liveless machines.
However others perceive robots as fearful agents of change, oppression and loss of control.
The last sequence explores the role of humanised robots, in the shape of 'fembots' and their uncanny appearances as
they replicate if not idolise human beauty, in a visually narrow way.
Is this what we want robots to become - the 'better' but controllable self, a pure and perfect replica for eternity?
This video depicts the ambivalent nature of human feelings and attitude towards automated machines, also known as robots.
Beyond the bare functionality of robots, as expressed in the first few slides there is an innate affinity, from an early age to engage in an innocent and playful manner with robots, an almost idyllic relationship. We often project emotions onto what are liveless machines.
However others perceive robots as fearful agents of change, oppression and loss of control.
The last sequence explores the role of humanised robots, in the shape of 'fembots' and their uncanny appearances as
they replicate if not idolise human beauty, in a visually narrow way.
Is this what we want robots to become - the 'better' but controllable self, a pure and perfect replica for eternity?
The various Identities of Robots as seen by Humans from Henry on Vimeo.
