Within the world of book and film adaptations, 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' by Philip K. Dick and its 1982film adaptation 'Blade Runner,' directed by Ridley Scott, is possibly the closest adaptation so far encountered this term. While minor alterations may exist, both works share a resolute central theme: the exploration of the fine line between humanity and artificial intelligence. Beyond their shared exploration of humanity, a striking parallel is seen between these works and Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein.' In both, non-human entities yearn to be human or, at the very least, to attain human-like qualities. As the film and the book unravel their compelling narratives, they pose the profound question, 'What does it truly mean to be human?' and explore the thought-provoking concept of 'More human than human.' As one dives into these thought-provoking ideas, the viewers take on the challenging question of what it really means to be human and if humanity is …show more content…
Two completely different cities, despite both being part of the same state. The movie creates a cyberpunk city packed with buildings and an abundance amount of neon lights everywhere. There are huge screens on building, it all looks very futuristic. It also makes sure to highlight the large amounts of people residing in the city, the streets always seem to be packed and buzzing with pedestrians. The setting itself is dark and gloomy and usually wet and rainy. Furthermore, a notable difference in the film's setting is the strong influence of Asian culture. The cyberpunk city in "Blade Runner" is filled with Asian aesthetics and influences. Many of the city's inhabitants are Asian--despite not playing a big role in the film--and their culture is an essential part of the city's identity. This Asian influence is seen in various aspects, such as the buildings, the language, and the