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We explore how two of the most influential sci-fi films of the 90s, Ghost in the Shell (1995) and The Matrix (1999), tapped into the anxieties surrounding the approaching Y2K era. As the world faced uncertainty about technology's future, these films portrayed AI as both a powerful force and a potential threat.
We delve into how these cinematic masterpieces captured the essence of 90s tech fears and questioned the implications of artificial intelligence on humanity.
Join us as we unpack the cultural and technological influences behind these groundbreaking movies.
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We explore how two of the most influential sci-fi films of the 90s, Ghost in the Shell (1995) and The Matrix (1999), tapped into the anxieties surrounding the approaching Y2K era. As the world faced uncertainty about technology's future, these films portrayed AI as both a powerful force and a potential threat.
We delve into how these cinematic masterpieces captured the essence of 90s tech fears and questioned the implications of artificial intelligence on humanity.
Join us as we unpack the cultural and technological influences behind these groundbreaking movies.
CONTAINS FILM SPOILERS
Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/
Email Us!
Follow us on TWITTER
Like us on FACEBOOK
Follow us on LETTERBOXD
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