Humanity 101: The Syllabus of Frankenstein's Monster

Re:Humanity 101: The Syllabus of Frankenstein's Monster by andrewedstrom on Saturday November 18, 2023 @02:34PM (#38323463)

I can't help but think of the similarities between Frankenstein's Monster and AI. Both are human-created intelligences that learn to understand us by observing our behavior and writings.

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Re:Humanity 101: The Syllabus of Frankenstein's Monster by danielvaughn on Saturday November 18, 2023 @05:50PM (#38325535)

That’s essentially what the novel was about - a story of technological development outpacing moral development.

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Re:Humanity 101: The Syllabus of Frankenstein's Monster by art-not on Saturday November 18, 2023 @05:58PM (#38325626)

I think the story is moreso the moral implications of being withheld from love or community. Hence the second act focussing on the doctor, starting with him being accused of murder, and shunned by society. It's also effectively the entire plan of the monster. The technological development aspect of the story as far as I'm concerned is set dressing for everything else.

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