Gattaca and Wall-E fall into unit three, which includes technology, dystopia, and ideology. These films take place in the future where technology has become extremely relevant to the characters everyday lives and it majorly effects society. Over the course of the films, the different aspects of technology, both positive and negative, are portrayed very clearly. While Gattaca and Wall-E have some differences, they both exude the themes of technology and social ethics in a relatively similar manner and conclude that while technology can be helpful, it can also have monstrous social ramifications. Gattaca is set in the “not so distant future”, and it focuses on the life of the main character Vincent Freeman. The future consists of genetic …show more content…
The planet earth as we know it had become completely trashed thanks to humankind, and the focus on technology and consumerism caused this issue to be too much that could ever be cleaned up. Buy-n-Large was the major corporation that caused the major focus on consumerism and less attention towards the planet, and their plan to “clean up earth again” while the humans were away on a cruise failed leaving the humans on the space ship in space for hundreds of years. The Buy-N-Large corporation had become so vital to everyone’s way of life, it was socially unacceptable to not be apart of it. This dependance on this corporation made people blind to the effect it was having on the environment. In Bodil Birkebæk Olesen’s article “When Blue Jeans Went Green”, Olesen explains the American social importance to cotton made denim jeans, this parallels the reliance the people in Wall-E had on Buy-N-Large in that their obsession is very similar. Olesen concluded with somewhat of the same warning Wall-E gave, if people don’t learn to give up some of the things that are important to them that are destroying the environment, the planet will suffer. While technology was supposed to be a positive thing by cleaning up all of the trash and allowing the human’s a place to live, the effects of …show more content…
The citizens made it back to earth and were able to return to a prosperous life. They broke their lazy habits, began eating fresh food that they grew themselves, they also were more aware of the world around them and began to enjoy life. While the ethical dilemma the captain faced was very challenging, the result of his decision was positive for all of the people it effected. His choice could've caused the death and starvation of the entire human population if Earth was as terrible as it looked on the videos EVE played. The film Wall-E portrays the ethical dilemma the captain faces with a strong support to return to earth. It is evident that the film critiques the slothfulness the people aboard the Axium possess. The film shows the overuse of technology as a very negative thing, and it portrays the humans as completely under the control of technology. So the captain’s decision was made out to be the correct
In the film Wall-E, produced by Disney and the novel Fahrenheit 451, written by Ray Bradbury illustrate similar themes of how technology can destroy a society. Through technology, humans do not directly communicate with one another, they only interact through screens. Through technology, humans are letting robots and other technology do everything for them, making humans seem inferior to the machines. These futuristic technology based societies are a warning to the modern society to control the human use and production of technology.
The bureaucratically controlled Fahrenheit 451 society and the technologically controlled Gattaca society depict similar, as well as different, aspects of dystopian dehumanization. There are also commonalities shared by Vincent and Montag in their struggles of gaining some control of their life, and staying under the radar while persevering to fulfill a desire that goes against societal conformity, yet they also contrast each other in some aspects.
In the 21st century, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (a screening test used to determine if genetic or chromosomal disorders are present in embryos) can easily be achieve at a high price. This had help doctors predicted and prevented many babies with special features. As a kid, we learned in school that our genes define who we are as a person and without them, we all would look very alike and would act in the very same way. However, does our genetic served more than defining our personalities, likes, or dislikes? What if people were to look at your genes under a microscope, will they be able to tell beyond your cosmetic appearance and see things such as your goals and ambition? Gattaca did a pretty good job of proving this point of view
On the surface the movies 1984 and Wall-e do not look like they would have very much in common, however if someone was to look deeper into the movies they would see that they have more in common than meets the eye. First, they both try to predict what they believe will happen in the future. 1984 shows a country controlled by a totalitarian government. Wall-e introduces the viewer to a world that is controlled by the company Buy 'n' Large (consumerism). They both show that the two ruling parties, Big Brother and Buy 'n' Large, control their citizens by psychological manipulation, physical control, control of information and history, technology, and use language as mind control. Both of these movies raise the question: “What will 2014 be like?”
He world of “Gattaca” focuses on genetic perfection, yet it is the imperfect Vincent who achieves the most. Discuss. It is set within a world dominated by people who are genetically engineered. Andrew Niccol's film 'Gattaca' portrays a realistic view of the future and gene manipulation in the “not too distant future”. Throughout the film, many significant scenes shows evidence of “Gattaca” is a world which only cares about genetic perfection, yet it is the imperfect Vincent who achieves the most.
Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” is an early 19th century cautionary tale examining the dark, self-destructive side of human reality and human soul. It is written in the Romantic era where society greatly valued scientific and technological advancement. Throughout the novel, Shelley expresses her concerns of extreme danger when man transgresses science and all ethical values are disregarded. The implications of debatable experimentation and thriving ambition could evoke on humanity are explored in the novel. Likewise, “Blade Runner”, a sci-fi film directed by Ridley Scott in 1982 is a futuristic representation of Los Angeles in 2019. The film reflects its key widespread fears of its time, particularly the augmentation of globalization, commercialism and consumerism. The film depicts a post-apocalyptic hell where bureaucracy and scientific endeavoring predominate in an industrial world of artifice and endless urban squalor.
Huxley Living in a genetically perfect world is not necessarily a great achievement to mankind. It makes one think, "where do you draw the line in the advancement of eugenics?" Both worlds, the Brave New one and Gattaca, are alternative futures (clearly dystopic), written and shown in a believable way (not as much in BNW, though) through the use of satire. Also, for GATTACA, the director incorporates the traditional elements of movie - a murder-mystery tied in with a love story PLUS a science fiction touch - very effectively. Satire in Huxley's novel is glaringly obvious (mockery of the education system and the morals of today along with many more topics), as he writes with the purpose of teaching and humoring at the same time. However, with GATTACA, the satirical messages are not immediately perceivable - even after having seen the movie three times.
In the film Wall-E we are introduced to a distant and future world. In this future world a single company, Buy’n’Large, controls all consumer goods. Humans have consumed and waisted to the point of Earth becoming one giant landfill. The environment becomes so damaged that the earth is deemed uninhabitable, and all plant life ceases to grow. Humans abandon Earth, and their responsibilities, and leave robots behind to clean up their mess while they “go on a cruise”. Technology is has been perfected in this future world and the entire population lives in a fully automated spaceship called the Axiom. People become overdependent on technology, and it makes them both mentally and physically lazy. There are far to many similar trends between our world
Set within a world governed by genetic engineering, Andrew Niccol's film, Gattaca, portrays the dire consequences of such a society in "the not too distant future". Given a pre-determined life as a "god child" due of his parent's adherence to religious beliefs, Vincent Freeman is an individual who "refuses to play the hand he was dealt". Vincent although seemingly cursed with an imperfect genetic composition manages to overcome considerable odds in order to achieve his dream of space travel.
In the fictional movie “Gattaca”, the setting takes place in a time era where DNA serves as the prominent primary role to determine social class levels. Vincent Anton Freeman, the main protagonist, suffers from genetic discrimination due to his non-genetic engineered DNA, resulting in myopia, congenital heart defect, and a life expectancy of only 30 years. In order to prevent more genetic deficiencies on future babies, it is necessary to ensure genetic advantages by employing a solution to heart diseases.
In the article “Consumer Apocalypse: WALL-E,” Chris Barsanti explains that the planet “is a planet destroyed by overconsumption, aided and abetted by a sickening web of consumer-industrial-complex propaganda.” Amanda Yesilbas, Katharine Trendacosta, and Annalee Newitz echo this argument in the article, "13 Post-Apocalyptic Stories That Actually Teach Valuable Lessons," when considering the film Logan’s Run: they state, “garbage in, garbage out” which solidifies the idea that if we treat the earth like garbage, we will get garbage in return. Although there are many more examples, these films help connect the idea that nature and the environment are fragile things that must be cared for and not abused. They want to push the ideal of conservation in a subtle and fantastical way; making you stop and think of what could become of the planet if we do not take care of
The visual construction of the movie creates and enhances the surrealistic atmosphere. Jarmusch begins with short shots fading in and out against a dark screen, generating a dreamlike ambiance that evokes an altered state of consciousness. Little by little, the flashes grow longer, the dark screen less frequent. The images begin to blend into a visual thread, as if the traveler was entering a new world that was slowly taking shape around him. Blake is following the same pattern, waking and falling asleep.
The Maze Runner shows great representation of futuristic technology. All of the teenage boys who have now adapted to their lives outside of the maze which they call the glade the young boy
The clothing industry is now making 80 million new garments per year and in doing so it is heavily polluting the environment (Linnay 70). The fast fashion trend set by the clothing industry is having such an profound impact on the environment, that they are leaving the land uninhabitable for people and animals, and in order to keep this from becoming a bigger issue Americans have to slow down the means of production by using and disposing fabrics more wisely. The clothing industry is going to keep externalizing these environmental problems unless the consumers demand change, because corporations will always make decisions that revolve strictly around money and maximizing profits.
Humans have been destroying the planet since we were able to stand on two legs. As a society, we need to work to reverse these terrible effects that our existence has on the planet. Sustainability is one way to begin reversing these effects, while still living our daily lives. In 2006, Al Gore presented his documentary, “ An Inconvenient Truth”, as a way to show the world the evidence behind global warming, climate change and the destruction of our planet. This documentary shocked the world. It was clear that changes needed to be made, but the destruction was more intense than previously thought. SInce this revelation in 2006, companies have tried to cut down on their greenhouse emissions, as well as offered sustainable products to their customers. Through a debate of morals and