The beginning of the twenty-first century saw an exponential increase in the usage of technology in the United States. Smart phones, personal laptops, video game consoles, and many other electronic devices have become household instruments that play fundamental roles in our lives. As a result, technology has had a major impact on the way we interact with the world. Thanks to modern technological developments, we are able to form and maintain relationships with others regardless of distance, language, and even cultures. The film Her, directed by Spike Jonze, explores the concept of technological relationships. The film is set in the near future, where technology is even more interwoven in the societal fabric than it is today. The protagonist, Theodore, falls in love with his Operating System, Samantha. This relationship, although unique, raises the question as to whether love depends on having a body. Throughout the film, the viewer is able to see, through Theodore’s interactions with Samantha, that love does not necessarily …show more content…
As the film progresses, the viewer can see that love does not require physical contact or a body to develop. Instead, the couple must be free thinking and capable of feeling, expressing, perceiving and understanding complex emotions, as exemplified by Samantha and Theodore’s relationship. Although, the film shows that love does not depend on a body, technological relationships face difficult obstacles such as societal stigmas, challenges with physical intimacy, and unfaithfulness. Therefore, the film illustrates that although love does not depend on a body, the challenges that technological relationships face make it difficult for the relationship to last. In general, Her provides valuable insight into the challenges of modern day technological relationships and challenges the social perception of what constitutes