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Anti-Technology Themes in James Cameron's Avatar

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the these-are-a-few-of-my-favorite-things dept.

ThousandStars writes "'The anti-technological aspect [in James Cameron's Avatar] is strange because the movie is among most technically sophisticated ever: it uses a crazy 2D and 3D camera, harnesses the most advanced computer animation techniques imaginable, and has apparently improved the state-of-the-art when it comes to cinema. But Avatar’s story argues that technology is bad. Humans destroyed their home world through environmental disaster and use military might to annihilate the locals and steal their resources.' The question is two-fold: why have a technically sophisticated, anti-technical movie, and why are we drawn to it? Part of the answer lies in Neal Stephenson's Turn On, Tune In, Veg Out."

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  1. +10 Insightful by AP31R0N · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    i wish i had mod points for you. i applaud your courage for posting something so honest and well said.

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  2. Re:James Cameron is an interesting character by clone53421 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Whoops, I meant to log in before posting this.

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  3. Re:Iraq by AP31R0N · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Shit, here i am with no mod points. You and BadAnalogyGuy have both made courageous and insightful posts in this thread. i hope the partisans don't censor you with their points.

    Note: i think the armed guys were mercenaries. That was a bit vague.

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  4. Re:Who said it was anti-technology? by operagost · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Leave.

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