
A.I. is Spielberg & Kubrick’s Dark Twisted Fantasy
New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
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Emotional Echoes in a Futuristic World
This chapter explores a futuristic society grappling with advanced technology and ecological issues, set in a transformed New York City. Central to the narrative is David, a robotic child designed to emulate love and affection, whose interactions with a mourning couple underscore the complexities of human emotional relationships. The emotional turmoil experienced by David highlights themes of love, abandonment, and the search for belonging in a world reshaped by technological advancements.
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