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#77 – Alex Garland: Ex Machina, Devs, Annihilation, and the Poetry of Science

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The Ethics of AI in Science Fiction

This chapter examines the influence of classic science fiction, particularly '2001: A Space Odyssey,' on the understanding and ethics of artificial intelligence. It contrasts the motivations and consciousness of iconic AI characters HAL 9000 and AVA from 'Ex Machina,' highlighting the philosophical implications of their narratives. The discussion further explores the complexities of AI governance and the moral dimensions of consciousness as represented in film.

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