I find it intriguing that the author of this article places "Her" in the "path of least resistance" camp. Specifically, the author states that "Her":
> focuses more on the male protagonist’s inability to connect with other humans than the implications of unleashing such powerful programs on the world
I thought "Her" had an incredible amount of restraint, and the story of the AI itself was told through a human lens. This is actually exactly what I observed in many episodes of Black Mirror: normal people living their daily lives, and an exploration of what happens when human nature is enhanced or challenged by advanced technologies.
Really, when I first watched Black Mirror, "Her" came to mind immediately. "Black Mirror" is perhaps more overtly bleak, but I feel that's a choice of tone rather than a decision to take a somehow more difficult path. "Her" raises a lot of the same questions, even if it doesn't judge quite as harshly.
> focuses more on the male protagonist’s inability to connect with other humans than the implications of unleashing such powerful programs on the world
I thought "Her" had an incredible amount of restraint, and the story of the AI itself was told through a human lens. This is actually exactly what I observed in many episodes of Black Mirror: normal people living their daily lives, and an exploration of what happens when human nature is enhanced or challenged by advanced technologies.
Really, when I first watched Black Mirror, "Her" came to mind immediately. "Black Mirror" is perhaps more overtly bleak, but I feel that's a choice of tone rather than a decision to take a somehow more difficult path. "Her" raises a lot of the same questions, even if it doesn't judge quite as harshly.