An overlooked sci-fi movie shows how disruption by AI could be positive for society

Alex Garland's film Annihilation interprets disruption through Michel Serres' parasite theory of communication. The movie uses an alien force to reflect anxieties about artificial intelligence and the belief systems of tech leaders. For cultural analysts, it offers a framework to study technological change without relying on standard extinction tropes.

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