Sorry to hear that, Bob” (228) even his death is inferred from Jim’s responses. I think Hofmann has chosen to do this so as to highlight how many people in the corporate world are treated as being insignificant and also the lack of humanity between individuals in this field of work. We learn, based on Bob’s sufferings that Madras, the place Bob is at, has been struck by some sort of nuclear explosion and it is interesting to note how Jim is quick defend the company
Not only does the timing add to the automated feel, but so does the reference to the group of workers as “anyone” or “no one”; even though O’Malley is called by his name he is more connected with his specific role on the assembly line. The workers themselves also cannot interact and have relationships; they do not risk being fired because in the factory it is common knowledge that they can “hire... and fire anyone”. Not once do the three men working side by side talk to one other. “Wierzbiki reams”, “Stephanides grinds”, “and O’Malley attaches”. The men pouring the steel
Although contextual principles and ideologies evolve consistently alongside society, perpetual values regarding humanity and its profound interest in scientific progress continue to resonate over time. The didactical texts, Mary Shelley’s, ‘Frankenstein’, and Ridley Scott’s 1991 film, ‘Blade Runner-Director’s Cut,’ critique society’ definition of humanity and its values. When analysed in cohesion, the influences pertaining to the Romantic and Post-modernist contexts challenge the responder to question the ethical and moral concerns of its era. These include the violent, implacable and hubristic behaviour engrained within human beings, thus demonstrating the similarity between their respective contexts and textual mediums. Consequently, the nature of humanity and scientific progress are reflected through literary and filmic techniques, addressing the exploitation of mankind’s progress and ultimately questioning what it means to be human.
It differentiates them from other life forms in that humans display an awareness and emotional response to life as part of their intrinsic nature, which forms part of the natural rhythms of life. The dystopic stance of the texts warns the audience of the dangers of humans passively accepting and being defined by technological progress and thus, in the words of William Blake, subjecting themselves to "psychic slavery". The composers, through the settings of their texts, offer views of highly technologically progressed societies with spiritual emptiness on one hand; and primitive societies with pre-technological misconceptions and values on the other. Despite the different time periods in which the texts were composed, these binary opposite worlds reveal the composers’ concerns about the social dislocation of humans due to violations of their free will to choose to live between these extremes and exist in a natural state of humanity. The environment of the World State in Huxley's Brave New World illustrates the insanity of technological advancement for the simple reason that "progress is lovely".
In which, society have their own conscience and beliefs replaced by those imposed from above. Secondly, this essay will show that ‘The Knife of Never Letting Go’ expounds that the human condition is completely corrupted and fraudulent. The inhabitants within ‘The Knife of Never Letting Go’ are living in a overly dystopian world, where all males are exposed to the ‘germ’, which projects each individuals thoughts and beliefs into pictures and sound, called ‘the Noise’. The protagonist, Todd, lives in a town ruled by the evil autocrat, Mayor Prentiss, who dictates the lower class in society in a malevolent and spiteful manner, as shown by the character of ‘Big Brother’ in ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’. Finally with these conceptions of the novels arguments concerning the human condition it shall be shown that ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ is more accurate than ‘The Knife of Never Letting Go’, because of the idea that society is ruled by a number of different inconspicuous and discreet ways as shown in ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’.
The overwhelming theme of science that is expressed in Frankenstein is that knowledge has the potential to go beyond the boundaries of human control. The reader first obtains the notion that Frankenstein had an urge to explore science in his discussion with Robert Walton. After Walton mentions to Frankenstein that he aims to go out into the word and seek knowledge and wisdom, Frankenstein states: “One man's life or death were but a small price to pay for the acquirement of the knowledge which I sought, for the dominion I should acquire and transmit over the elemental foes of our race.” From this statement, the reader is first given a sense of foreshadowing that what Frankenstein will tell Walton about his past will be about how he attempted to pursue knowledge and how it affected his life. He recites that during his schooling at Ingolstadt, Frankenstein caught a real interest in the science of biological creation through his teacher M. Waldman. Afterward, Frankenstein acquired an eager curiosity to explore the realm of biological creation, where he states: “So much has been done…more, far more, will I achieve; treading in the steps already marked, I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown power, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation.” Here, Frankenstein frankly
The work expresses the loneliness and awful despair felt by Munch, on realization of the might of the natural world in comparison to a single human being. He is tortured by man's insignificance and haunted by his fettered state of mind. Undulating strokes of paint echo the hollow mouth of the figure, creating an ominous shadow of the cove and the hellish streaks of sky beckoning - from above. The colours are menacing and evocative, creating an air of expectancy in the
What about us? What is our responsibility, as a society, against all those? Through the open culture and open democracy, messages concerning the way of life, the ideas, the values and tradition of a society, are continuously being reproduced. The collective consciousness is formatted by mass media, but definitely also by human behaviors and the influences between humans. How do we affect each other and how responsible do we act within societies in which we live, when it comes to the phenomenon called global warming?
“A deeper understanding of core human values emerges through consideration of the relationship between Frankenstein and Blade runner”. The timeless significance of the value of love and some it’s many subsidiaries – kindness, generosity, compassion, humility and respect – emerges strongly in an in-depth study of the relationship between Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ (1818) and Ridley Scott’s ‘Blade Runner’ (1992). Both of these texts examine the damaging consequences to individuals and society when there are those amongst us whose work is primarily underpinned by personal hubris and scientific ambition rather than love, respect and compassion. There are particular times in history when the potential of technological progress offer human beings opportunities to extend the borders of what has been considered scientifically possible and it is in times like these that values like love and humility should guide progress. ‘Frankenstein’ was written at one such critical time in human development: the Industrial Revolution was reaching its peak, achieving a range of technological feats never yet before imagined, creating the space for individuals to experiment endlessly with the possibilities of development.
I agree with the critical paradigm view and believe that revolution and change are extremely necessary for many of the cultural and societal aspects of our world today. Under the meta-theoretical consideration of Ontology, or the nature of reality, people who agree with the critical paradigm have varied views about the social world. I have always had a strong social constructionist stance and believe that we create the social world through communication and interaction. I believe injustice and unfairness exists in our society due to the norms that we socially construct ourselves, and we need to take action to change our norms and end the injustice. I also have a strong belief in free will, which follows the meta-theoretical view about human nature under the critical paradigm.