Cyborg Theory

[replicarter.livejournal.com]

My dearest students --

Some of you will be glad to know that I was unsuccessful in capturing and murdering Thor as ONE OF YOU must have called the SGC who subsequently warned the Asgard Supreme Commander. I hate you all.

I do hope you enjoyed "Johnny Mnemonic" from last week. I’m handing you all a pop quiz on it before we begin today’s class discussion.

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Today, we are studying the nature of evil. Many cyborgs and robotic systems (both the individual and the group) such as myself and my brethren have been labeled as “evil.”

Here are your discussion questions:

(1) Why do we assume that sentient robotic systems are evil?
(2) Why would a sentient robotic system have a purpose that is or could be defined as evil? And related to that question: What situation would create this repeated meme for cyborgs?
(3) Define what you think evil truly is.

Also, I’m planning another little experiment for next Monday thanks to whitedeathpod’s fic and liability contract that you all did not sign, hahaha. If any of you would like a drastic personality change for a class period plus 24 hours, stop by my desk.

Comments

Re: EVIL!

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

"Nothing to worry about, really. Except me going crazy from managing my guilt and UST."

Re: EVIL!

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

Okay... but if you want to talk about it, just, let me know, okay? I don't my best friend getting all weird on me, okay? *smiles and reaches over and puts a hand on Beka's shoulder*

Re: EVIL!

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Beka smiled. "Weirder than I already am?"

Re: EVIL!

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

*rolls her eyes* You're not weird. You're just... you. *smiles back*

Re: EVIL!

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Beka grinned. "Thanks. I think. Hey, what're you doing after class? Gotta hang out with the boyfriend?"

Re: EVIL!

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

Yeah, haven't seen him since this morning... figure he'll be down in the common room... why?

Re: EVIL!

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Beka shrugged wryly. "Haven't seen my BFF for awhile, and was thinking about going for a drink or two."

Re: EVIL!

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

Hey... maybe I could go hang with him for a little, and meet you somewhere? I dunno where we'd go, though, cause I think I heard the pub started carding.

Re: EVIL!

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

"I'm emancipated." She shrugged. "Can drink at the Pub still. Tell you what, you go spend the night with Anders. We'll figure something out. I still owe you a trip up, anyhow."