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The document consists of a series of reflective questions and answers regarding the movie 'Artificial Intelligence' by Steven Spielberg. It explores themes such as humanity's fascination with creating artificial life, the implications of love between humans and robots, and the emotional responses elicited by robots like David. The responses highlight the complexities of human-robot relationships and the potential for genuine emotional connections.

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Activity 4

Name: Vianca Marie M. Villar


Year/Section: BSC 2202

Directions: Watch the movie “Artificial Intelligence” also known as “A.I.” by


Steven Spielberg. Answer the following questions.

1. At the beginning of the movie, Professor Hobby states that “to create an artificial
being has been the dream of man since the birth of science.” There’s probably an
element of truth to this. Why do we have this fascination?
Humans have long been intrigued by the possibility of bringing life into existence,
particularly intelligent life. It's sort of like wishing to play God to create something that
can think, feel, and perhaps even love. I believe one of the reasons is that we want to
know more about ourselves, and by bringing something artificial into existence, we can
investigate what makes us human. Also, there's a feeling of power and control in
bringing to life, and that's the reason it's been a fantasy since the science began.

2. One of the scientists at Cybertronics asks, “If a robot could genuinely love a person,
what responsibility does that person hold toward that mecha in return?” Professor
Hobby responds, “In the beginning, didn’t God create Adam to love him?” What is
implied by Professor Hobby’s answer?
Professor Hobby's response is absolutely fascinating because he's equating
humans making robots with God creating humans. In saying that, he's actually implying
that like God wanted Adam to love Him, humans would want robots to love them. It
suggests that we desire artificial creatures to be able to love because it is a reflection of
our own desire for validation and connection. It also leads to the question of
responsibility if we make something to love us, are we obligated to return love and care
to it?

3. Consider some of the imagery of the Flesh Fair: motorcycles, cowboy hats, heavy
metal music, flannel shirts. What statement does this make about the kind of humans
that opposed robots?
The imagery of the Flesh Fair appears to indicate that the individuals opposed to
robots are more old-fashioned and perhaps even afraid of change. The cowboy hats,
motorcycles, and flannel shirts symbolize a kind of old-fashioned, rough-around-the-
edges American identity. It makes it appear as though the resistance to robots is from
individuals who are threatened by technology, perhaps because it threatens their
lifestyle or displaces human laborers.

4. The owner of the Flesh Fair states that child mechas like David were built to disarm
humans by playing on human emotions. Nevertheless, the human spectators feel
sympathy for David, particularly because he pleads for his life. What abilities would a
robot have to exhibit before we consider it an equal with humans?
I believe that before we could declare a robot human-like, it would need to exhibit
genuine feelings, such as empathy, fear, love, and perhaps even creativity. People
sympathize with David in the movie because he behaves just like an actual boy he's
frightened, he weeps, he pleads for his life. That type of emotional reaction from a robot
makes people wonder if the robot is truly just a machine or more. As soon as a robot is
able to make friends and express emotions, it blurs the distinction between artificial and
human.

5. Gigolo Joe tells David that his mother does not love him, but only loves what he does
for her. Is it plausible to think that a normal human could love a robot as though it were
a real human?
Honestly, yeah, I think so. Humans are able to form strong bonds with pets, or even
inanimate objects, such as stuffed animals or automobiles. If a robot is aesthetically
pleasing, sounds and acts like a human especially if it provides emotional feedback it's
completely plausible that one would love it like a human. But then it also brings up
questions of whether or not the love is true or merely based on the illusion created by
the robot. In David's example, he's specifically engineered to love, and such a bond may
very well be real-sounding to the individual receiving it.

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