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ENGL 1405 – World Literature
Week 4 Learning Journal
Buck, Timothy
The groundbreaking technologies shown in Logan's Run were previously
supposed to be the stuff of science fiction. Instead, the film showcases many
cutting-edge technologies, including biometric surveillance cameras, laser weapons,
and futuristic transportation methods.
In the film, biometric security cameras like these were used to identify and follow
people as they traveled across the metropolis. The cameras' biometric data
(including face recognition) was utilized to identify people and follow their
movements. These technologies are already commonplace, with face recognition
software in everything from surveillance cameras to cell phones. However, misuse
of biometric data and the ability to track people without their knowledge have
raised privacy concerns.
In Logan's Run, laser weapons played an essential role in self-defense and
warding off attackers. While real-world use of laser guns is still in its infancy, related
technologies like directed energy weapons and high-powered lasers for cutting and
welding are making great strides. However, widespread adoption requires careful
consideration of safety concerns and potential misuse.
Finally, Logan's Run's futuristic modes of transportation are conceptually like
today's high-speed trains and autonomous vehicles. In the film, individuals were
transported to their destinations in autonomous pods that required no human
intervention. More and more people are using autonomous cars nowadays, which
has the potential to revolutionize the transportation industry. However,
infrastructure and regulation are two examples of the still present yet substantial
obstacles.
In conclusion, Logan's Run is hardly the first work of science fiction to
accurately foresee technological developments in the future. Some technologies
shown in the film have already been realized, while others are either in the works or
may never be realized for various reasons. Therefore, before general adoption, any
new technological discovery's potential advantages and negatives should be
thoroughly weighed.
Works Cited
Anderson, Michael, et al. “Logan’s Run.”
IMDb
, 23 June 1976,
www.imdb.com/title/tt0074812/. Accessed 3 May 2023.
Persons, Dan. “Logan’s Run: The Film That Killed ’70s SF.”
Tor.com
, 18 Mar. 2021,
www.tor.com/2021/03/18/logans-run-the-film-that-killed-70s-sf/. Accessed 4
May 2023.
Wikipedia Contributors. “Logan’s Run.”
Wikipedia
, Wikimedia Foundation, 1 May
2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan%27s_Run#:~:text=The%20motivations
%20of%20the%20characters. Accessed 4 May 2023.
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