Prior to watching the film in class, I had already seen Blade Runner once before. Though I thought it was equally weird with some bad acting the second time around, I enjoyed the over all concept. The whole deal with the replicant Rachel being an experimental replicant, giving her memories, opens up a door to asking ourselves the question of what's actually real? Did that really happen? Am I really here? Now, I hate philosophy, and would rather just accept everything at face value for what it is, then try to ponder about "the meaning of life" and all these questions that can't truly be answered. However, I felt that the movie did an interesting job of showing how regardless of whether or not something or someone is "actually" real, no other person or thing is able to really judge and define what qualifies as real.
Kate Hinnant
I think the point you address about the perception of reality is an interesting one. If people can't actually distinguish the real from the unreal, then reality is theoretically a forged perception varying from person to person. If humans perceive Nexus 6's as an other which must be controlled, then is that a fact of their reality, or simply an ignorant oversight? If it feels real to them, then is it, or should our realities be further questioned?
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