Author Archives: Andrew Marriott

Genetic Modification of Animals

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Andrew Marriott

The genetic modification of animals is nothing new…in fact we have been doing this as humans since the beginning of our evolution – domesticating wolves into dogs for our own benefit. While we weren’t specifically splicing genes in labs back … Continue reading →

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Singularity is the Future

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Andrew Marriott

The most interesting part in my opinion of the idea of singularity, is that once we are able to create AI more advanced than the human brain, that it will jumpstart an infinite cycle of rapid advancements. Think about it…once … Continue reading →

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Ghost in the Shell

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Andrew Marriott

I chose this scene to write about because I think it is visually one of the best in the movie. There is great juxtaposition of the run-down ghetto against the background when he standing at the edge looking out over … Continue reading →

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Second Life Experience

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Andrew Marriott

When choosing my avatar, I took this as an opportunity to be someone completely different than my actual self. While a couple of the avatars resembled me, I thought it would be boring in an alternate reality to be the … Continue reading →

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Hyperreal Consumerism

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Andrew Marriott

The obsessions with consumerism in today’s society, especially American culture, is an abstract example of hyperrealism in the world. We attach meaning and and value to one item/brand over another based off preconceived notions of worth. This is “hyperreal” in … Continue reading →

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Limitations of Technology

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Andrew Marriott

Technology has given us the capability to do some pretty amazing things in our lifetime. We can do things never thought possible before, like having face-to-face virtual conversations over the computer with people across the world. Do these rapid advancements … Continue reading →

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The Buddhist Robot — Doomsday Block

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Andrew Marriott

I found some clips from a movie called “Doomsday Block” which features the idea of an “enlightened AI,” one capable of thought beyond what humans have the capacity for. The AI in these clips raises great philosophical questions and ideas … Continue reading →

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Human…or Robot? — Andrew, Luke, John, Dan

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Andrew Marriott

How do we define what is human? Is it by how we act, what we say, how we were created? Or are we defined by how we think, how we analyze and interact? If it is the latter, then what … Continue reading →

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Comment for Luke Chapman’s Post

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Andrew Marriott

I wanted to respond to Luke’s post but was having issues through the website so I am posting it here. I think this is an excellent question and one that there is no definitive answer to. The problem with this … Continue reading →

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Whom should we blame?

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Andrew Marriott

While cases can be made for Frankenstein and his creation both serving antagonistic roles in this novel, I believe there to be a more definitive villain. Both of these characters commit acts which may be viewed by some as disdainful, … Continue reading →

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