Post by Won Young Seo on Nov 20, 2015 3:01:03 GMT
All throughout this volume of "Pluto" we're constantly faced with what exactly it means to be "human". The robots are constantly encouraged to act more like humans through small actions like drinking tea and there are many robots in the story that look and act exactly like humans. However, we're faced with this dilemma of a possible human going around and killing peaceful robots who are respected and loved by all of humanity. We're also shown characters who think lowly of robots and think of them as inferior and even junk. In light of this, we're forced to wonder whether these robots are more human than actual humans are, as they certainly seem to be more good than humans.
Many in this world, however, seem to treat robots equally as humans. The police officers are more put out by the fact that Gesicht is from Europol than the fact that he's a robot. Robby's partner remembers him as his partner rather than just a patrolbot. It seems to help that modern day robots look and act and think like humans.
As a side note, I know this is a reimagining of Astro Boy, hence the appearance of Atom at the end, but I love how Blackjack made his way into the story too.
Discussion Question: Do the robots seem more like robots or like humans?
Many in this world, however, seem to treat robots equally as humans. The police officers are more put out by the fact that Gesicht is from Europol than the fact that he's a robot. Robby's partner remembers him as his partner rather than just a patrolbot. It seems to help that modern day robots look and act and think like humans.
As a side note, I know this is a reimagining of Astro Boy, hence the appearance of Atom at the end, but I love how Blackjack made his way into the story too.
Discussion Question: Do the robots seem more like robots or like humans?