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Author Talks: Bora Chung & Anton Hur

The Korea Society

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Exploring Humanity Through Science Fiction Elements

The chapter delves into the essence of humanity through the lens of science fiction elements like robots and machines. It discusses how physical appearance and flaws are integral to being human, emphasizing uniqueness, mortality, and forming relationships as defining human traits. The conversation also explores the theme of robots and machines in the context of posthumanism and transhumanism, touching on the potential for humans to enhance their bodies with machine-like durability.

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