Paranoja jako chwyt retoryczny w kinie science fiction: Ex Machina Alexa Garlanda

The article analyzes paranoia as a rhetorical figure in science fiction cinema, focusing on Alex Garland’s Ex Machina. The author references the research of W.H. Hampton and V. Schroeder Burnham, who present paranoia as an adaptive mechanism. Additionally, the article examines its role in exaggerating the dangers associated with artificial intelligence, within the context of contemporary studies on cyber-paranoia. In Garland’s film, paranoia takes various forms, ranging from a natural distrust of technology to the heightened fears of the protagonist, Caleb, amplified by his interactions with his host, Nathan. To underscore elements related to AI, the author draws on the perspectives of A. Przegalińska, M. Tegmark, and N. Bostrom. Furthermore, the paper highlights the significant role of mythological motifs in the film, particularly the theme of katabasis. In conclusion, the article posits that paranoia serves as a critical survival tool for both humans and intelligent machines.