How do you think the movie handled this differently? I like the way Bladerunner explored empathy. The humanity of the replicants seems to be a better journey of what empathy is than in the books. Even the assassin lady from 2049 seemed to be empathetic but in a psychotic way..
Bladerunner barely explored empathy. It’s a massive theme in the book, which you should read to answer your question beyond what I’ve already provided in the video
I think the book is rather sad. Compared to the film, it really feels like the androids are being victimized for nothing. I don’t believe their crimes were bad enough to be retired, I don’t know if Philip K Dick would agree.
@@GregoryBSadler I understand that the book is an exploration into empathy and how we distinguish it. I am just saying the androids felt more real and human as they more weak, vulnerable and downtrodden than in the movie. Also it’s been a treat finding these lectures!
@@GregoryBSadler I guess I was wondering whether Philip K Dick intended to show the androids as innocent? In the book, they are only in trouble for smuggling fiction and they only ever kill to defend themselves. I feel this is an unusual route to go. You’d think the premise would be the androids hunting the humans to see if the android had empathy.
@@foreverpoops7536 You've misread the work. You'll need to give it a reread that pays closer attention to where the androids are depicted as cruel. There are also some long discussions of empathy that you'll want to specifically reread
This is really perfect timing, I just finished reading it! I’m really enjoying these videos, thank you!
You’re very welcome. More coming next month!
Philip K. Dick has long been my favorite author; thanks so much for your videos on speculative fiction. I truly enjoy them.
You’re very welcome
How do you think the movie handled this differently?
I like the way Bladerunner explored empathy. The humanity of the replicants seems to be a better journey of what empathy is than in the books.
Even the assassin lady from 2049 seemed to be empathetic but in a psychotic way..
Bladerunner barely explored empathy. It’s a massive theme in the book, which you should read to answer your question beyond what I’ve already provided in the video
I think the book is rather sad. Compared to the film, it really feels like the androids are being victimized for nothing. I don’t believe their crimes were bad enough to be retired, I don’t know if Philip K Dick would agree.
Yes, I think you've managed to misread it. Maybe try again sometime
@@GregoryBSadler I understand that the book is an exploration into empathy and how we distinguish it. I am just saying the androids felt more real and human as they more weak, vulnerable and downtrodden than in the movie. Also it’s been a treat finding these lectures!
@@foreverpoops7536 Glad you enjoy them. the movie departs so much from the book that Dick himself said it should be looked at as a separate story
@@GregoryBSadler I guess I was wondering whether Philip K Dick intended to show the androids as innocent? In the book, they are only in trouble for smuggling fiction and they only ever kill to defend themselves. I feel this is an unusual route to go. You’d think the premise would be the androids hunting the humans to see if the android had empathy.
@@foreverpoops7536 You've misread the work. You'll need to give it a reread that pays closer attention to where the androids are depicted as cruel. There are also some long discussions of empathy that you'll want to specifically reread