Mary Shelly's "Frankenstein" The Cautionary Tale of The Monster Who Killed Morality: The Tale of Frankenstein and the Technology of Today.

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Because science fiction often prophesizes reality, Mary Shelly's "Frankenstein" can serve as a warning for all humanity. What appears to be science fiction is essentially science in action. This tale represents and almost foreshadows the romantic disillusionment society has in regards to technology and the conflict between scientific creation and nature. This film skillfully offers a warning - be aware of unintended consequences of scientific advances. Technology is a fortunate thing. It has made human …

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