In one form or another, denying the shared humanity of others seems to be a universal human trait.
Is "humanity" a trait exclusive to human beings, or can a sufficiently clever machine also learn to be kind?
Something's missing here, and it's our humanity, the very traits that define the more positive side of our species.
In a classical setting, we may find film scientists acting on their own and thereby reminding of Dr. Frankenstein, as regards the motives behind their work: Initially pursuing good intentions, e.g. stopping diseases and pain or offering immortality to humanity, they show traits of ambivalence.
Nicole brought the character of Anna, written beautifully by Carol Flint, to life and depicted her with strength, intelligence and humanity -- all traits Nicole possesses herself.
Amid the thud of artillery and rattle of gunfire, Vasyl Slipak's deep, resonant voice in the trenches of eastern Ukraine was a warm reminder of humanity's less barbaric traits.
Still, I have a newfound understanding that disparity in privilege, oppression, or unimportant classifications dull in comparison to the most universal and inherent traits of humanity.
To put it most broadly: fantasy isn't the opposite of reality, but an essential part of it; the imagination is a defining trait of humanity; and, if costumes are an inescapable part of the direction of a film or staging of a play, clothing plays no less a role in life.
But many of his films share a key trait: finding humanity and wisdom in unexpected places.
The album ends with "Eclipse", which espouses the concepts of alterity and unity, while forcing the listener to recognise the common traits shared by humanity.
