Select a science fiction movie of your choice and analyze how ethical issues, particularly those related to data and technology, are portrayed in the film. In your paper, you should:
Summarize the plot of the movie, focusing on the key narrative elements relevant to technology and ethics.
Analyze specific scenes where data-related ethical dilemmas or technology misuse are evident. Describe these scenes in detail and identify the ethical concerns present (e.g., privacy, surveillance, artificial intelligence, data manipulation, etc.).
Discuss the realism of these ethical issues in relation to real-world technology and society. How plausible are these concerns in the context of today’s technological advancements?
Provide your personal insights on the ethical issues raised in the film. Reflect on the movie’s message and its implications for technology and society. How do these issues align with or challenge your own views on ethics and technology?
Format Requirements:
The paper should be 2-3 pages in length, excluding the cover page.
Use 1.5 line spacing and follow either APA or MLA citation style for references.
Cite all information sources, including movie details, articles, and video clips.
A reference list or bibliography must be included, with proper use of endnotes or footnotes as needed.
You may want to refer to the following articles and a YouTube video clip to choose what to watch.
12 Sci-Fi Movies about technology ethics – Films from the Future
What can sci-fi movies teach us about technology ethics?
A science fiction movie guide to ethical and responsible innovation
The 20 Best Sci-Fi Movies on Netflix (Oct. 2024)
Recommended Movies: While you may choose a movie not listed below, here are some suggested films that explore data-related ethical issues:
2001 Space Odyssey (1968)
The Net (1995), The Net 2.0 (2006)
Antitrust (2001)
Minority Report(2002)
The Final Cut (2004)
I Robot (2004)
Firewall (2006)
Eagle Eye (2008)
The Social Network (2010)
Her (2013)
Ex Machina (2014)
The Circle (2017)
Searching (2018)
Zoe (2018)
Anon (2018)
I am Mother (2019)
The Social Dilemma (2020)
Pick whatever movie as long as it relates to the paper.