Blade Runner Connection: Are AI and Social Media Replacing Authentic Connection?

Malik Stalbert, PhD

Feb 01, 2025

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A futuristic cityscape with neon-lit skyscrapers, where holographic figures interact seamlessly with humans. In the foreground, a human and an AI humanoid share an intimate conversation, their faces illuminated by the glow of a digital screen between them. The atmosphere is cyberpunk-inspired, with rain-slicked streets reflecting the vibrant colors of advertisements and holograms. A sense of deep connection and curiosity is evident in their expressions, blurring the lines between artificial and authentic relationships.

A Lesson from Blade Runner: Love, Humanity, and the Illusion of Connection

In Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (1982), Rick Deckard, the film’s protagonist, finds himself in a complex relationship with Rachael, a highly advanced replicant who, until a pivotal moment, believes herself to be human. As their relationship deepens, Deckard grapples with the nature…

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Blade Runner Connection: Are AI and Social Media Replacing Authentic Connection?

Malik Stalbert, PhD

A Lesson from Blade Runner: Love, Humanity, and the Illusion of Connection

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