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Murray Shanahan
06/29/17
@ Y Combinator
Nathan's lair in the film is based on a real hotel in Norway, which doesn't have a particularly futuristic feel, contrasting with some carefully chosen futuristic elements like Ava's body.
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Ex Machina's Scientific Advisor - Murray Shanahan
@ Y Combinator
06/29/17
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Murray Shanahan
06/29/17
@ Y Combinator
When I read the script for Ex Machina, I had to imagine the imagery since it didn't exist yet; the characters, especially Nathan, were vividly portrayed.
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Murray Shanahan
06/29/17
@ Y Combinator
The gel used to depict Ava's brain in Ex Machina was a good choice, as we currently lack the technology to create lifelike artificial intelligence like hers.
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Murray Shanahan
06/29/17
@ Y Combinator
Alex Garland, the writer and director of Ex Machina, describes the film as set ten minutes into the future, reflecting a world very similar to ours.
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Murray Shanahan
06/29/17
@ Y Combinator
The ending of Ex Machina leaves many questions unanswered, such as whether Ava is truly conscious or just a machine, emphasizing the film's ambiguity about AI and consciousness. It is intentionally vague, leaving viewers questioning the consciousness of the AI character, Ava.
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Murray Shanahan
06/29/17
@ Y Combinator
The evolution of AI in film has shifted from utopian visions to more dystopian narratives, reflecting societal fears and concerns about technology.
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Robert Rodriguez
04/17/25
@ Lex Fridman
Every movie has a timeline, a ticking clock that creates urgency, making the audience aware that the story won't unfold over years, as seen in 'Escape from New York'.
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Murray Shanahan
06/29/17
@ Y Combinator
One of my favorite lines in Ex Machina is when Caleb points out that the real Turing test doesn't reveal whether the entity is human or machine, highlighting the film's exploration of consciousness.
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Murray Shanahan
06/29/17
@ Y Combinator
In Ex Machina, the portrayal of AI is influenced by the need to create a compelling narrative, often depicting AI as a nemesis or a human-like entity, which may not reflect the reality of AI development.
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Murray Shanahan
06/29/17
@ Y Combinator
In the film Ex Machina, the embodiment of AI is crucial, as it explores the philosophical implications of human attraction and empathy towards artificial intelligence.