AVA The Robot Essay
On Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show in 2017, David Hanson of Hanson Robotics declared that the android Sophia was “alive” and on her former website, Sophia declared herself to be “a real, live electronic girl” (formerly “Sophiabot.com”). This claim make us wonder: can man-made objects be “alive” or, more specifically, is Ava from Ex Machina alive? For this essay, create an argument and craft a claim that explores the possibilities that Ava from Ex Machina is alive. To do this, you’ll need to closely analyze the film, paying careful attention to the behavior and character of Ava to determine the possibilities of her being alive.
