Art, Machines, and Existence: The Case of Zima Blue

The posthuman context interweaves profound reflections on both the new forms of artificial intelligence and the future trajectory of human development. The 14th episode from the 2019 Netflix series Love, Death & Robots, titled Zima Blue, presents a narrative that transcends the traditional binary opposition model, exploring broader possibilities in human-machine relations. This paper primarily employs theories related to existentialism and posthuman philosophy to deeply reflect on the manifestations of creativity, free will, and the philosophy of death within the artificial intelligence context as depicted in the story, while further delving into the philosophical relationship between humans and machines.

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International Journal of Social Science and Human Research
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2025-09-25
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https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v8-i9-38
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Art, Technology, and Culture
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Art, Machines, and Existence: The Case of Zima Blue

Jixi Gu
International Journal of Social Science and Human Research
Art, Technology, and Culture
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Art, Machines, and Existence: The Case of Zima Blue

Jixi Gu
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Abstract

The posthuman context interweaves profound reflections on both the new forms of artificial intelligence and the future trajectory of human development. The 14th episode from the 2019 Netflix series Love, Death & Robots, titled Zima Blue, presents a narrative that transcends the traditional binary opposition model, exploring broader possibilities in human-machine relations. This paper primarily employs theories related to existentialism and posthuman philosophy to deeply reflect on the manifestations of creativity, free will, and the philosophy of death within the artificial intelligence context as depicted in the story, while further delving into the philosophical relationship between humans and machines.

International Journal of Social Science and Human ResearchVol. 08(09)
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