2001: A Space Odyssey

What’s Aged the Worst?

The vanished intermission, Kubrick’s BBC-channel forecast, the possibility of shutting down AI, and modern inability to disconnect

In the discussion (3)
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  • The intermission is named as a theatrical convention that would not survive today. — Bill Simmons
  • Kubrick’s forecast of twelve BBC channels is checked against eleven current services and judged one short. — Bill Simmons
  • The notion that people could simply shut down AI is questioned, leading to an argument for regular days disconnected from digital life. — Steven Spielberg