Humans, Gods and Technology
The Double-Edged Sword Technology is at the Roots of Man, God and Technology in this riveting and well-timed documentary from the vpro backlight series. In particular, the film tells about the modern era of artificial intelligence. Will it usher in a bold new world of endless possibilities, or will it lead to personal downfall?
Throughout human history, technology has both enhanced and limited our potential. Tools, both modest and refined, have extended our average lifespan, increased our efficiency in performing important everyday tasks, and even allowed us to travel beyond the confines of our own planet. On the other hand, we’ve largely lost touch with the natural world, we’re completely dependent on electronic devices, and we lack the survival instincts that characterized our ancestors.
The film encapsulates this complex history as a prelude to the reality we face today. Historians, futurists and other interviewees confirmed that artificial intelligence is no longer a pipe dream; we have reached a point where we can create our own life forms. These technologies can work autonomously. One day soon, they could evolve to read our every thought and emotion and connect the minds of billions of people in every corner of the planet.
The core dilemmas before us may shape the course of future generations and humanity itself. Will we play God responsibly for the benefit of all humanity, or will we allow our creations to eventually control and destroy us?
These concepts were once dismissed as irrational fantasies, but they are now a very prescient and consistent reality for all of us. We are clearly at a crossroads in development.
In order to properly solve these modern problems, we must return to the most basic philosophical problems that have plagued us since ancient times. why are we here What does it mean to be human? What kind of future do we want our children and grandchildren to have?
Man, God and Technology is a precautionary portrait, urging us to confront these critical issues before it’s too late.
Directed by: Rob van Hattum
