Technological Dystopianism

A Technological Dystopianism is a genre or theme within speculative fiction that explores the negative impacts of advanced technology on society or individuals. Often presenting a future where technology has led to unintended consequences, these narratives serve as cautionary tales about the potential dangers of technological progress.

See: Dystopian, Technological Utopianism, Slave Turns on Master Narrative, Machine is Terminated by the Master Narrative, Malicious AI.

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References

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• From ‘Frankenstein’ to Monster.com: Utopia, Dystopia and Technology. http://www.academia.edu/1659751/From_Frankenstein_to_Monster.com_Dystopia_Utopia_and_Technology
  • The Scientist
    • The scientist is a loner.
    • He sacrifices his personal life for the experiment or his quest.
    • He makes himself responsible for the consequences of his creation by fighting or killing the machine.
    • He believes that his experiment is for good and is going to change the world
  • The Machine
    • Artificially created beings
    • Physically superior to their creators
    • Designed to serve, to be “tools,” to fulfill specific purposes or tasks.
    • They are anthropomorphized and they are hard to differentiate from humans
    • They evolve
    • They develop their own consciousness.
  • Dystopian Narratives in Science Fiction Films express
    • Fear of humanity of knowing too much.
    • Fear of the consequences of humanity's own irresponsible creation.
    • Fear of a changing environment that humans are not able to control.
    • Fear of loosing our souls.
    • Fear of supplantation.

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