Monday, 9 November 2020

Humans discussion

Below is a list of some of the main themes and concepts that Humans explores in it's first episode. These themes were identified by U and Q block 

Genre 

  • Science fiction, robots, alternative present, dystopian fiction/ utopian fiction

Themes

  • consciousness
  • prostitution/sex work
  • The dangers of technology
  • Work and the replacement jobs
  • The representation of women
  • slavery 
  • Capitalism - litter picking, leaflets, cooking, ironing, prostitution
  • Monogamy
  • Ethics
  • Replacement of human roles - Laura feels 'replaced' by Anita
  • Relationship with technology - the uncanny valley
  • Family relationships - brother and sister, husband and wife, everyday
  •  Tesla cars - "not a single verified example of a synth knowingly hurting a human"
  • George and Odi - "what is love?"
  • Anita and Laura - "I didn't buy her to replace you"
  • Genre- sci-fi: Subgenre: , alternative present