Category: COMICS

COMICS, FILM/TV, TECH

AI, IP Rights, and Iron Man’s Jarvis

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has raised many questions about its integration into society. One of the most intriguing being the issue of intellectual property (IP) rights. In the context of the blockbuster film “Iron Man,” this article explores whether Jarvis, the AI that assists Tony Stark, should be entitled to the Iron Man armor’s IP rights. By examining the film’s portrayal of Jarvis, … Continue reading AI, IP Rights, and Iron Man’s Jarvis

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COMICS

The Birth of Superman: How First-Generation Jewish Immigrants and Kansas Progressive Values Shaped an American Icon

Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s creation of Superman, one of the most iconic superheroes of all time, was heavily influenced by their shared experience of growing up as first-generation Jewish immigrants in Depression-era Cleveland. Continue reading The Birth of Superman: How First-Generation Jewish Immigrants and Kansas Progressive Values Shaped an American Icon

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COMICS, TECH

AI, Physical Infrastructure, and the Lessons from “Symmetry”

Matt Hawkins’ 2016 graphic novel, “Symmetry,” provides a thought-provoking exploration of this very issue. Initially praised for its innovative approach to the intersection of technology and humanity, the work has taken on new relevance in recent years, making it ripe for reexamination. Continue reading AI, Physical Infrastructure, and the Lessons from “Symmetry”

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