Ex Machina (D. Alex Garland)

[KAOS-Theory]

I’ve been intrigued by AI and robotics for quite a while.

I even took an AI class in graduate school, however it was not much more than theory and some programming using AI specific software. The class was quite dry and I wished there was more of a human/emotional component to the course.

Some of my fondest memories of the 1960’s Get Smart television comedy were episodes which included Hymie the Robot. Hymie wanted to be friends with Max and was hilarious at simulated emotions, for example kissing Max on the check when Max inferred that Hymie was his best friend.

I’ve watched Ex Machina several times now and enjoy it more each time. I very much like the way Ava moves, her expressions, and each word she speaks. I may have become emotionally attached to Ava!