The annals of science fiction cinema are filled with a plethora of mysterious extraterrestrial entities, often designed to challenge the human intellect and imagination. Two of the most enigmatic and iconic of these entities are found in Stanisław Lem and Andrei Tarkovsky’s “Solaris” and Arthur C. Clarke and Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Both…
Roger Zelazny‘s Amber series has left an indelible mark on the realm of science fiction, thanks to its visionary storytelling that seemingly predicted modern AI and AI art. Spanning from 1970 to 1991, the series masterfully explores a multiverse of parallel worlds and the characters’ ability to traverse between them. As we delve into the…
Artificial Intelligence has long captured the human imagination. From films to video games, these stories both embrace and warn against AI’s potential. Below are some of the most infamous malignant AIs that have entertained, captivated, and horrified audiences. HAL 9000 – “2001: A Space Odyssey” Stanley Kubrick’s iconic creation, HAL 9000, is known for its…
“Look at you, hacker: a pathetic creature of meat and bone, panting and sweating as you run through my corridors. How can you challenge a perfect, immortal machine?” – SHODAN Since the early days of video gaming, numerous characters have left indelible marks on the industry. Some inspire, others terrify, and a select few change…