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Thinking About Thinking Machines: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

Past Present Future

CHAPTER

Empathy in the Age of Replicants

This chapter examines the themes of humanity and artificiality as portrayed in a famous sci-fi novel set in a post-apocalyptic world. It discusses the complexities of empathy, the impact of automation on emotional connections, and the questioning of human identity through characters like Deckard and Isidore. By drawing parallels between the narrative and contemporary societal issues, the chapter invites reflection on the implications of technology for real human relationships in modern life.

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