EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL CULTURE AND AI ON HUMAN IDENTITY IN WONDERLAND AND UGLIES: A POSTHUMANIST ANALYSIS

Abstract

This article explores the transformation of humans from flesh to code by analyzing movies Wonderland and Uglies through the lens of Post humanism. It discusses the impact of Artificial intelligence and technological advancement on human’s sense of identity. The visionary perfect world that technological advancement claims in terms of appearance, equality, communication and almost every aspect of human life makes people feel insecure about their real lives and their natural selves. Over-reliance on technology does not only assist humans but also imposes threats on humanity by altering the actual meaning of being human. Through a close analysis of character’s circumstances in movies Wonderland and Uglies, it discusses the multiple ways through which technology is destroying pure connections of love and friendship among humans. Technological advancements are supposed to help and facilitate humans not to replace them. The study suggests that machines and technological elements cannot eliminate the true essence of humanity. This research emphasizes the need for a balanced and ethical relationship between humans and machines as stated by the Posthumanism theory. This study is relevant to today’s social and global concerns and will also help the researchers and educators who want to explore and further study the theory of Posthumanism.