The concept of simulation continues to boggle the mind as the morality of artificial creation versus the natural world spark debates among humanity. The interpretation on what makes up the philosophical search for the meaning of existence. Blade Runner provokes its audience into difficult assessments on the interpretation of reality, contemplating various themes on the struggle to identify one’s perception of humanity as well as the factors of distinction that separate illusion and reality. The nature of existence is, in fact, a byproduct of one’s subjective experience of that singular existence. Blade Runner showcases that the experience of one’s existence rests within the individual subjective experience of the simulation, emphasizing a manifestation …show more content…
With Rachel the system has reached perfection. She is the most perfect replicant because she does not know whether she is one or not. To say that she simulates her symptoms, her sexuality, her memory, is to say that she realizes, experiences them. Rachel’s perspective is thus corrupted by Tyrell, her experiences, her memories, are so realistic, she cannot knowingly tell the difference until Deckard reveals her entire experience to be a mere copy. Time and Time again, Tyrell’s actions come back into the picture as his creations take the stage. The act of creating life outside the natural means can be seen as an act of defilement and the acts of a megalomaniac. We see Tyrell as a seemingly uncaring creator. He is intelligent yet holds no love for his “children” only seeking the bottom line. To advance his creations further and further, despite the apparent limit of only four years. The replicants however utilize this dwindling time to vastly different effects. Rachael the near perfected creation seemingly obedient and free. And yet it is due to her sophisticated design, her lack of self-identity, that fools her into being