Is the New Terminator's Technology a Step Backward from T2?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the technological advancements depicted in the latest Terminator movie, particularly comparing the shapeshifting terminator to the one from Terminator 2. Participants explore themes of artificial intelligence, the implications of EMP technology, and the potential vulnerabilities of androids and robots.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether the new shapeshifting terminator is less advanced than the one in Terminator 2, noting its need for a separate exoskeleton frame.
  • Concerns are raised about the emotional and existential implications for androids, suggesting they may become isolated and potentially dangerous to humans.
  • Another participant states that the effectiveness of EMP against the terminators is ultimately determined by the screenwriter's choices in the film.
  • A mini-spoiler is shared regarding the mention of an EMP weapon in the movie, with a participant expressing confusion about its use during the action scenes.
  • Discussion includes a reference to another movie involving EMP technology, prompting questions about potential protective technologies for androids against EMP attacks.
  • A humorous suggestion is made that a simple metal box could protect against EMP, alongside a more complex idea involving reversing the polarity of the EMP with advanced technology.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the technological advancements of the terminators and the implications of EMP technology, with no consensus reached on these points.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various fictional technologies and scenarios, which may not align with real-world physics or engineering principles. The discussion remains speculative regarding the effectiveness of EMP protection for androids.

Who May Find This Useful

Fans of the Terminator franchise, those interested in discussions about artificial intelligence and technology in film, and individuals curious about the implications of EMP technology.

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I have a question about it. This is a semi spoiler so do not proceed if you haven't watched the latest Terminator flick, although it doesn't tell the ending so not really a spoiler although it says something about the nemesis.Is the shapeshifting terminator (liquid like) in the movie less advanced than in part II? Why does it need a separate exoskeleton frame which is tied to it? The one in part II doesn't need it. Maybe your answer can be the "spoiler" so put a warning.

About androids in general. Even if they can be made to think. They will be very lonely and isolated, for they didn't have the power to create and uncreate reality inherent in other beings like advanced members of humanity. So someday if we tinker with androids. They are bound to kidnap and experiments on us. so beware.

All in all. The movie is enjoyable. Can EMP (this was mentioned in the movie) really destroy them?
 
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Well, you’re talking about a movie robot so asking if EMP will destroy them depends on what the screenwriter decides. the writer could well say that the technology is immune to such attacks or he could have someone try and fail or try and succeed whatever advances the story in the direction he or she would want it to go.
 
jedishrfu said:
Well, you’re talking about a movie robot so asking if EMP will destroy them depends on what the screenwriter decides. the writer could well say that the technology is immune to such attacks or he could have someone try and fail or try and succeed whatever advances the story in the direction he or she would want it to go.

I don't know how many of you have seen the movie.

Mini-Spoiler about the EMP (do not proceed if you don't want to know anything about how EMP was mentioned in the movie, don't worry. It's not how the android died. It's too easy if that would be the case):

There was an EMP weapon in the movie. The action was so fast I don't know why they didn't use it. That's why I was asking why they acquired it.
 
There was a movie about EMP called "EMP 333" days in my movie list not yet watched. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8521500/

"After an E.M.P. (Electro Magnetic Pulse) weapon is deployed, North America is forced to live in pre industrial conditions. Anything electrical is useless, sending the country into anarchy. An introverted 11 year old girl must fend and fight for herself while trying to find her father."

So I may as well ask this question. For a car or android. What possible technology can they use to avoid EMP from frying their circuits? In Caprica, the androids were made of human cells. But for any robot or android. What is the possible protection against it?

In any of the Terminator movies. Were EMP used or mentioned? I forgot. But in the new Terminator movie. EMP was mentioned.
 
new6ton said:
So I may as well ask this question. For a car or android. What possible technology can they use to avoid EMP from frying their circuits? In Caprica, the androids were made of human cells. But for any robot or android. What is the possible protection against it?

A metal box.

If that's not techy enough, then you must reverse the polarity of the EMP with a quantum translator to create a local field inversion.
 

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