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Westworld: Chestnut (2016)
IT'S ALL ABOUT DETAILS! and big questions!!
"Every detail adds up to something." Dr. Robert Ford. This series is filled with details. I like this type of art that makes you question the monologue and force you to focus on every little detail. One of the brilliant things here is the movement between the scenes. Also, the soundtracks are brilliantly made.
Apparently, the series plot is beyond a mere action or a thriller thing. It takes us step-by-step to a more intricate puzzle.
Also, there is a scene that stopped me; because of the following dialogue:
You want to ask, so ask.
Are you real?
Well, if you can't tell, does it matter?
This dialogue captures a very interesting problem in metaphysics and epistemology, What's reality? Can we know the difference between what is real and what isn't? Is it in our ability to distinguish between humans and androids?
Another critical topic the episode discusses is Emotions, dreams, death, and consciousness. Is there a relation between consciousness and emotions? What are emotions? Can we develop a robot with emotions, or is it just from God? Or are the emotions mere reflections that can be reduced to a biophysical process?
I can claim that I know all the answers, but I'm happy to think about it. I'm here just to write my observations, and I hope I get out with meaning.
BTW, suppose you are interested in consciousness, emotions. In that case, there is a book in the series "Very Short Introduction" by Oxford press you can check it, it will help you.
Westworld: The Original (2016)
Westworld a philosophical view
From the beginning, the series addresses heavy-loaded philosophical questions. It raises many questions that have no definite answer and makes the watcher intrigued to follow the dialogues. What is reality? The most basic question that whoever gives himself time in contemplating the existing have thought about it. Here, he exhibits the famous duality between the "true" reality and the "illusion" reality. You can see this meaning throughout the dialogue of the "newcomers." Could we replace our reality? That reflects the purpose of this "Westworld," but is it the ultimate goal of this world?
Another philosophical question is what consciousness is? Can humankind reach the level to implant consciousness in robots? What could be the consequences of that action? The scene of Dr. Robert Ford and Peter Abernathy is a cornerstone in the building of the plot.
Also, a very debatable topic in Philosophy is whether we can program feelings? Dose the robots when they "feel" are they really experience the same experiences we humans do? Or is it a mere reflexive?
There are more questions the series do implicit to it. It would be an enjoyable experience if I could get out thinking about it and if lucky to reach satisfiable answers.
Darbareye Elly (2009)
Breathtaking!
I was drawn to the movie from the beginning to the end. I reached the peak in my emotions. A heavy drama movie that is so realistic. I can not imagine how will I be if I were there. I'm shocked!
Downton Abbey: Episode #4.3 (2013)
Rubbish
For god sake! There's no reason to do this with Anna .. you didn't built the relation yet!
Too much drama .. but give it with REASONS.