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Beyond Westworld
“We Don’t Know Exactly How They Work”: Making Sense of Technophobia in 1973 Westworld, Futureworld, and Beyond Westworld Stefano Bigliardi Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane - Morocco Abstract This article scrutinizes Michael Crichton’s movie Westworld (1973), its sequel Futureworld (1976), and the spin-off series Beyond Westworld (1980), as well as the critical literature that deals with them. I examine whether Crichton’s movie, its sequel, and the 1980s series contain and convey a consistent technophobic message according to the definition of “technophobia” advanced in Daniel Dinello’s 2005 monograph. I advance a proposal to develop further the concept of technophobia in order to offer a more satisfactory and unified interpretation of the narratives at stake. I connect technophobia and what I call de-theologized, epistemic hubris: the conclusion is that fearing technology is philosophically meaningful if one realizes that the limitations of technology are the consequence of its creation and usage on behalf of epistemically limited humanity (or artificial minds). Keywords: Westworld, Futureworld, Beyond Westworld, Michael Crichton, androids, technology, technophobia, Daniel Dinello, hubris. 1. Introduction The 2016 and 2018 HBO series Westworld by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy has spawned renewed interest in the 1973 movie with the same title by Michael Crichton (1942-2008), its 1976 sequel Futureworld by Richard T. Heffron (1930-2007), and the short-lived 1980 MGM TV series Beyond Westworld. The movies and the series deal with androids used for recreational purposes and raise questions about technology and its risks. I aim at an as-yet unattempted comparative analysis taking the narratives at stake as technophobic tales: each one conveys a feeling of threat and fear related to technological beings and environments. -
Call for Abstracts Westworld and Philosophy Richard Greene & Josh
Call for Abstracts Westworld and Philosophy Richard Greene & Josh Heter, Editors Abstracts are sought for a collection of philosophical essays related to the HBO television series Westworld (we also welcome essays on the 1973 movie of the same name on which it is based, the 1976 sequel to that movie, Futureworld, and the subsequent 1980 television series, Beyond West World). This volume will be published by Open Court Publishing (the publisher of The Simpsons and Philosophy, The Matrix and Philosophy, Dexter and Philosophy, The Walking Dead and Philosophy, Boardwalk Empire and Philosophy, and The Princess Bride and Philosophy, etc.) as part of their successful Popular Culture and Philosophy series. We are seeking abstracts, but anyone who has already written an unpublished paper on this topic may submit it in its entirety. Potential contributors may want to examine other volumes in the Open Court series. Contributors are welcome to submit abstracts on any topic of philosophical interest that pertains to Westworld. The editors are especially interested in receiving submissions that engage philosophical issues/topics/concepts in Westworld in creative and non-standard ways. Please feel free to forward this to anyone writing within a philosophic discipline who might be interested in contributing. Contributor Guidelines: 1. Abstract of paper (100–750 words) 2. Resume/CV for each author/coauthor of the paper 3. Initial submission should be made by email (we prefer e-mail with MS Word attachment) 4. Deadlines: Abstracts due February 1, 2018 First drafts due April 1, 2018 Final drafts due June 1, 2018 (we are looking to complete the entire ms by June 15, 2018, so early submissions are encouraged and welcomed!) Email: [email protected] . -
Waltz Across Texas
THE WALTZ ACROSS TEXAS · Geology Tour · Archeology/Biology Tour · Scenic Tour Geology Tour Road Log by George Veni The field trip begins by examining some recent and Total Miles since hydrologically active karst features of the southwestern miles last stop Description Edwards Plateau, then moves to older, relict features 0.0 0.0 FORT CLARK SPRINGS formed by previous flow regimes. In the modern OVERLOOK OF THE BALCONES unconfined aquifer large springs discharge from conduits, ESCARPMENT but most sites of groundwater recharge occur through morphologically subdued, yet hydraulically efficient STOP 1 The features discussed here at Fort Clark will solutioned fractures. The paleo-aquifer was a confined not be examined during the trip because they can be system with large conduits formed by diffuse recharge visited anytime during convention week. The field trip through permeable, non-cavernous strata where the Del convenes in the parking lot west of the Las Moras Inn Rio Clay was thin or absent. The incision of streams Restaurant to provide an overview of the southwestern along the margins of the Edwards Plateau drained the Edwards Plateau. Look north over Las Moras Creek. paleo-aquifer and initiated development of the modern The escarpment runs east to west and gently rises north aquifer. of Brackettville. The trip route will first extend west Definitive conclusions cannot be drawn from the (left) along the base of the escarpment, which becomes available data due to the lack of extensive cave surveys, less pronounced with decreased faulting as distance from cave exploration, and karst field studies within this area. the Balcones Fault Zone increases. -
Motion Picture Posters, 1924-1996 (Bulk 1952-1996)
http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt187034n6 No online items Finding Aid for the Collection of Motion picture posters, 1924-1996 (bulk 1952-1996) Processed Arts Special Collections staff; machine-readable finding aid created by Elizabeth Graney and Julie Graham. UCLA Library Special Collections Performing Arts Special Collections Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library Box 951575 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575 [email protected] URL: http://www2.library.ucla.edu/specialcollections/performingarts/index.cfm The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Finding Aid for the Collection of 200 1 Motion picture posters, 1924-1996 (bulk 1952-1996) Descriptive Summary Title: Motion picture posters, Date (inclusive): 1924-1996 Date (bulk): (bulk 1952-1996) Collection number: 200 Extent: 58 map folders Abstract: Motion picture posters have been used to publicize movies almost since the beginning of the film industry. The collection consists of primarily American film posters for films produced by various studios including Columbia Pictures, 20th Century Fox, MGM, Paramount, Universal, United Artists, and Warner Brothers, among others. Language: Finding aid is written in English. Repository: University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Performing Arts Special Collections. Los Angeles, California 90095-1575 Physical location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information. Restrictions on Access COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information. Restrictions on Use and Reproduction Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections. -
(VERNONS TEXAS CODES ANN. GOV. CODE CH.551). the Hays County Commissioners Court Will Hold a Meeting at 9:00 A.M
Commissioners Court –July 16, 2019 NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS This Notice is posted pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act. (VERNONS TEXAS CODES ANN. GOV. CODE CH.551). The Hays County Commissioners Court will hold a meeting at 9:00 A.M. on the 16th day of July, 2019, in the Hays County Courthouse, Room 301, San Marcos, Texas. An Open Meeting will be held concerning the following subjects: CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag & Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS At this time 3-MINUTE comments will be taken from the audience on Non-Agenda related topics. To address the Court, please submit a Public Participation/ Witness Form to the County Clerk. Please Complete the Public Participation/ Witness Form in its Entirety. NO ACTION MAY BE TAKEN BY THE COURT DURING PUBLIC COMMENTS. PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS Adopt a proclamation recognizing the Hays County Master Naturalists 20th Anniversary. 1 4-5 BECERRA/VILLALOBOS Introduction of Tucker Ferguson, the new Austin District Engineer with the Texas Department of 2 6-7 Transportation. BECERRA Presentation by San Marcos Cinema Club to promote Hays County properties as potential film locations 3 8-31 and adopt a Proclamation recognizing July 13 – September 2, 2019 as the 50 Locations in 50 Days Challenge. BECERRA/JONES/VILLALOBOS/COLLINS CONSENT ITEMS The following may be acted upon in one motion. A Commissioner, the County Judge, or a Citizen may request items be pulled for separate discussion and/or action. -
Whiskey River (Take My Mind) I
whiskey river (take my mind) i introduction 00 Bush rev pg proofs 000i-xxiv i i 12/11/06 9:58:38 AM THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK whiskey river (take my mind) iii The True Story of Texas Honky-Tonk by johnny bush with rick mitchell foreword by willie nelson University of Texas Press, Austin introduction 00 Bush rev pg proofs 000i-xxiv iii iii 12/11/06 9:58:39 AM iv copyright © 2007 by the university of texas press All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America First edition, 2007 Requests for permission to reproduce material from this work should be sent to: Permissions University of Texas Press P.O. Box 7819 Austin, TX 78713-7819 www.utexas.edu/utpress/about/bpermission.html ∞ The paper used in this book meets the minimum requirements of ansi/niso z39.48-1992 (r1997) (Permanence of Paper). library of congress cataloging-in-publication data Bush, Johnny. Whiskey river (take my mind) : the true story of Texas honky-tonk / by Johnny Bush with Rick Mitchell ; foreword by Willie Nelson. — 1st ed. p. cm. Includes discography (p. ), bibliographical references (p. ), and index. isbn-13: 978-0-292-71490-8 (cl. : alk. paper) isbn-10: 0-292-71490-4 1. Bush, Johnny. 2. Country musicians—Texas—Biography. 3. Spasmodic dysphonia—Patients—Texas—Biography. 4. Honky-tonk music—Texas— History and criticism. I. Mitchell, Rick, 1952– II. Title. ml420.b8967a3 2007 782.421642092—dc22 [B] 2006033039 whiskey river (take my mind) 00 Bush rev pg proofs 000i-xxiv iv iv 12/11/06 9:58:39 AM Dedicated to v John Bush Shinn, Jr., my dad, who encouraged me to follow my dreams. -
2018 – Volume 6, Number
THE POPULAR CULTURE STUDIES JOURNAL VOLUME 6 NUMBER 2 & 3 2018 Editor NORMA JONES Liquid Flicks Media, Inc./IXMachine Managing Editor JULIA LARGENT McPherson College Assistant Editor GARRET L. CASTLEBERRY Mid-America Christian University Copy Editor KEVIN CALCAMP Queens University of Charlotte Reviews Editor MALYNNDA JOHNSON Indiana State University Assistant Reviews Editor JESSICA BENHAM University of Pittsburgh Please visit the PCSJ at: http://mpcaaca.org/the-popular-culture- studies-journal/ The Popular Culture Studies Journal is the official journal of the Midwest Popular and American Culture Association. Copyright © 2018 Midwest Popular and American Culture Association. All rights reserved. MPCA/ACA, 421 W. Huron St Unit 1304, Chicago, IL 60654 Cover credit: Cover Artwork: “Bump in the Night” by Brent Jones © 2018 Courtesy of Pixabay/Kellepics EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD ANTHONY ADAH PAUL BOOTH Minnesota State University, Moorhead DePaul University GARY BURNS ANNE M. CANAVAN Northern Illinois University Salt Lake Community College BRIAN COGAN ASHLEY M. DONNELLY Molloy College Ball State University LEIGH H. EDWARDS KATIE FREDICKS Florida State University Rutgers University ART HERBIG ANDREW F. HERRMANN Indiana University - Purdue University, Fort Wayne East Tennessee State University JESSE KAVADLO KATHLEEN A. KENNEDY Maryville University of St. Louis Missouri State University SARAH MCFARLAND TAYLOR KIT MEDJESKY Northwestern University University of Findlay CARLOS D. MORRISON SALVADOR MURGUIA Alabama State University Akita International -
Texas Legislature, Austin, Texas, April 24, 1967
FOR RELEASE: MONDAY PM's APRIL 24, 1967 REMARKS OF VICE PRESIDENT HUBERT H. HUMPHREY TEXAS STATE LEGISLATURE AUSTIN, TEXAS APRIL 24, 1967 This is a very rare experience for me -- to be able to stand here and look out over all these fine Texas faces. Of course, I have had considerable practice looking into Texas faces -- sometimes I get the feeling that whoev·er wrote "The Eyes of Texas rr had me in mind. But what makes this experience so rare is that, this time, I am doing the talking. And I don't mind telling you: You may be in for it. But you don't need to worry. The point has already been made. One of your fellow Texans reminded me this morning that Austin was once the home of William Sidney Porter who wrote the 0. Henry stories -- and he .observed that 0. Henry and I had much in common: 0. Henry stories al'ltfays have surprise endings and in my speeches, the end is always a surprise, too. I am happy to be in Texas once again. As you realize, one of the duties of a Vice President is to visit the capitals of our friendly allies. Believe me; we are very grateful in Washington to have Texas on our side - that is, whenever you are. I am pleased today to bring to the members of the Legislature warm personal greetings from the President of the United States. He is on a sad mission today to pay the last respects of our nation to one of the great statesmen in the postwar world -- a man who visited Austin six years ago this month -- former Chancellor Konrad Adenauer of Germany. -
Heritage Tourism Guidebook
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION HERITAGE TOURISM G ook uideb Tbl f n INTRODUCTIONa e o ...................................................................................................................Co tents ..........................1 WHAT IS TOURISM?........................................................................................................................................2 WHAT IS HERITAGE TOURISM?...................................................................................................................3 GROWTH OF THE HERITAGE TOURISM INDUSTRY .............................................................................6 THE HERITAGE TOURISM TRAVELER........................................................................................................7 HERITAGE TOURISM PLANNING ................................................................................................................8 STEP ONE: ASSESS THE POTENTIAL ..................................................................................................9 STEP TWO: PLAN AND ORGANIZE...................................................................................................14 STEP THREE: PREPARE, PROTECT AND MANAGE........................................................................28 STEP FOUR: MARKET FOR SUCCESS................................................................................................36 CONCLUSION.................................................................................................................................................43 -
Palestine Community Tourism Assessment Report
Mary Strominger Raum City of Palestine Dear Ms. Raum: Please find the following copy of the Palestine Community Tourism Assessment Report conducted by state agency members from the Office of the Governor – Economic Development and Tourism, Texas Historic Commission, the Texas Department of Agriculture, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Texas Commission on the Arts and the Texas Department of Transportation. We hope this report will be a useful extension to the ideas which were generated throughout the visit and will contribute to the growth of tourism in your area in the future. Please extend our appreciation to the residents who gave their time, knowledge and resources to host the assessment activities. Palestine has many exciting resources available for further tourism development and has great potential to grow as a travel destination in the future. Tourism staff will continue to be available for any clarifications you may need. For questions or assistance please contact me at 512/936-1834 or [email protected]. Sincerely, Cole Hubbard Tourism Research Coordinator Office of the Governor, Economic Development & Tourism P.O. BOX 12428 | AUSTIN, TX 78711 | 512- 936-0100 | WWW. TRAVELTEXAS . COM PALESTINE, TX COMMUNITY TOURISM ASSESSMENT MAY 22 - 23, 2018 Importance of Tourism • Estimated direct travel spending in Texas totaled more than $74.7 billion in 2017, which directly supported 677,600 jobs and generated $7 billion in state and local taxes. • Travel supports jobs across many industry sectors: Leisure and hospitality Transportation Retail trade Services Finance Real estate Construction Insurance Government and others Importance of Tourism in Palestine • In 2017, it was estimated there was more than $38 million in total direct visitor spending within Palestine. -
19-04-HR Haldeman Political File
Richard Nixon Presidential Library Contested Materials Collection Folder List Box Number Folder Number Document Date No Date Subject Document Type Document Description 19 4 Campaign Other Document From: Harry S. Dent RE: Profiles on each state regarding the primary results for elections. 71 pgs. Monday, March 21, 2011 Page 1 of 1 - Democratic Primary - May 5 111E Y~'ilIIE HUUSE GOP Convention - July 17 Primary Results -- --~ -~ ------- NAME party anncd fiJ cd bi.lc!<ground GOVERNORIS RACE George Wallace D 2/26 x beat inc Albert Brewer in runoff former Gov.; 68 PRES cando A. C. Shelton IND 6/6 former St. Sen. Dr. Peter Ca:;;hin NDPA endorsed by the Negro Democratic party in Aiabama NO SENATE RACE CONGRESSIONAL 1st - Jack Edwards INC R x x B. H. Mathis D x x 2nd - B ill Dickenson INC R x x A Ibert Winfield D x x 3rd -G eorge Andrews INC D x x 4th - Bi11 Nichols INC D x x . G len Andrews R 5th -W alter Flowers INC D x x 6th - John Buchanan INC R x x Jack Schmarkey D x x defeated T ito Howard in primary 7th - To m Bevill INC D x x defeated M rs. Frank Stewart in prim 8th - Bob Jones INC D x x ALASKA Filing Date - June 1 Primary - August 25 Primary Re sults NAME party anned filed bacl,ground GOVERNOR1S RACE Keith Miller INC R 4/22 appt to fill Hickel term William Egan D former . Governor SENATE RACE Theodore Stevens INC R 3/21 appt to fill Bartlett term St. -
The Alamo, 11, 16, 17, 181-205 the Aftermath, 201-2 the Complex
INDEX The Alamo, 11, 16, 17, 181-205 Rentals, 62-64 The aftermath, 201-2 Registration, 492 The complex, 186-87 Vehicle inspection, 493 The defenders, 187-94 Ayres, Atlee B., architect, 19, 38, The film by John Wayne, 99, 91, 238, 240, 224, 225 Ayres, Robert, architect, son, 91, The library, 187 238, 240, 269 The monument, 202-5 The Price of Freedom, film, 68, Banking, 474, 494 224-25 Bars & clubs, 173-79 The 13-day siege, 194-200 Battle for Hill 881 South, memorial, Alamodome, 395-96 274, 363-65 Alamo Heights, 35-36 Bexar County, 29 Alamo Village, Brackettville, 224 Bexar County Courthouse, 206-9 Amtrak, 58-59 Bicycling, 399-400 Anna, Gen. Santa, see Santa Bits & pieces, 543-44 Anna, Gen. Antonio Lopez Blue Star Art Complex, 39, 419 de Bonham, James B., 187-88 Apartments, 539-42 Book & music stores, 384-88 Art galleries, 344-54 Brentano’s, downtown, 386 ArtPace, 345-47 Borglum, John Gutzon, Mount Blue Star Art Complex, 347 Rushmore sculptor, 91, 276, Coppini Academy of Fine Arts, 343, 366 347-48 Bowen’s Island, 269-70 Parchman Stremmel Galleries, Bowie, Col. James, 188-89, 254, 352 Bowling, 400 Art in public places, 354-70 Brackenridge, George Downtown, 354-65 Washington, 35, 218, 261, Outside of downtown, 365-70 276-77 Austin, Moses, 12, 212-13, 354-56 Brackenridge Park, 35, 261, 275- Stephen F., 12, 13, 77 Automobile, 57-58, 491-94 Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, Accidents, 493-94 324-26 Driver’s license, 492-93 Bus service, 58, Insurance, 491-92 Butt, Florence Thornton, H-E-B Private car, 64-68 stores, 20 545 546 MARMAC GUIDE TO SAN ANTONIO Cameron, Ralph, architect, 96, Daughters of the Republic of 255 Texas, 185-86, 187 Canary Islands Descendants Daycare, 499-501 Museum, 326 De Cos, Gen.