Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This paper explores the representation of posthumanism, otherness, and identity in the science fiction films Automata (2014) and Chappie (2015).Drawing on theoretical frameworks from N. Katherine Hayles and others, it examines how these films challenge essentialist notions of humanness by depicting posthuman figures as both a continuation of and a challenge to human identity.Through close analysis of key scenes and dialogues, the study highlights how embodiment, consciousness, and autonomy are central to the construction of posthuman subjectivity.The films are shown to reflect contemporary anxieties and aspirations regarding technological advancement, raising questions about agency, control, and the ethics of artificial life.Ultimately, the paper argues that science fiction cinema serves as a vital space for reimagining the boundaries of humanity, prompting critical reflection on the future of identity in an increasingly technologized world.Limitations and directions for future research are also discussed.
Source: Literary Voice
Author: Dr. Bibin Sebastian
Institution: Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous)
Subfield: Philosophy
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7127054019
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