The Wild Robot - Can AI Have Heart?

About this episode

In this episode, hosts Heather and Cory discuss the animated film 'The Wild Robot' and its themes related to AI and community.

Summary In this episode of Movie Shelf, hosts Heather and Cory discuss the animated film 'The Wild Robot' from DreamWorks. They delve into the film's themes, character insights, and the voice cast, while also exploring deeper messages about parenting, community, and the ethical implications of AI. The conversation transitions into a broader discussion about the state of animation, comparing DreamWorks and Disney, and concludes with a look at upcoming movies and a fun connection game. Takeaw...

People in this episode

Hosts: Heather, Cory

Topics covered

• The Wild Robot
• AI
• animation
• parenting
• community
• ethical implications of AI

Keywords

• DreamWorks
• Disney
• voice cast
• upcoming movies

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Products: The Wild Robot

Books & works: The Wild Robot - Can AI Have Heart, The Wild Robot

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