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| '''Agents of Shield''' (S.H.I.E.L.D.) is a Marvel [[science fiction|Sci-fi]]/[[Science fantasy|Sci-fantasy]] TV series that first aired in 2013. | | '''Agents of Shield''' (S.H.I.E.L.D.) is a Marvel [[science fiction|Sci-fi]]/[[Science fantasy|Sci-fantasy]] TV series that first aired in 2013. |
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− | ==Transhumanist Plot Points== | + | ==Transhumanist Elements== |
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| ===Season 1=== | | ===Season 1=== |
− | Season 1's transhumanist plot point focuses largely on the re-animation of Agent (Phil) Caulson after he was killed in the first Avengers movie. This is achieved using some [[Science fiction]] and [[Science fantasy]] elements. The main Fantasy element being the use of Kree (an alien race) blood. Kree blood is also used later in the series to stop Skye (later Daisy) from dying. | + | Season 1's main transhumanist element is the re-animation of Agent (Phil) Caulson after he was killed in the first Avengers movie. This is achieved using some [[Science fiction]] and [[Science fantasy]] elements. The main Fantasy element being the use of Kree (an alien race) blood. Kree blood is also used later in the series to stop Skye (later Daisy) from dying. |
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| ===Season 2=== | | ===Season 2=== |
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| Season 3 sees the emergence of the [[Inhumans]] as main characters. | | Season 3 sees the emergence of the [[Inhumans]] as main characters. |
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− | Later in the season, we're introduced to a new character named Dr. Radcliffe who is explicitly stated as being a [[Transhumanist]] | + | Later in the season, we're introduced to a new character named Dr. Radcliffe who is explicitly stated as being a [[Transhumanist]]. |
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| ===Season 4=== | | ===Season 4=== |
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| ==== Below are some notes from the season that will later be condensed into a full season summary ==== | | ==== Below are some notes from the season that will later be condensed into a full season summary ==== |
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− | In the SHIELD lab; Gemma uses some kind of [[Simulated reality|simulated]] or [[Augmented Reality|augmented reality]] device in the form of a headset. There are also some kind of AR glasses used by Agent May and a team of Shield soldiers.
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| We are also introduced to Aida, a cybernetic robot with human appearance created by Dr. Radcliffe (A [[transhumanist]] as mentioned in season 3). The robot isn't quite working yet, appearing before Fitz nude and stuck in some kind of loop. Dr. Radcliffe mentions [[Avengers: Age of Ultron|Ultron]] and [[AI]] being banned, saying Aida is mimicry technology and not Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Radcliffe also mentions hopes of Aida passing the [[Turing test]]. | | We are also introduced to Aida, a cybernetic robot with human appearance created by Dr. Radcliffe (A [[transhumanist]] as mentioned in season 3). The robot isn't quite working yet, appearing before Fitz nude and stuck in some kind of loop. Dr. Radcliffe mentions [[Avengers: Age of Ultron|Ultron]] and [[AI]] being banned, saying Aida is mimicry technology and not Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Radcliffe also mentions hopes of Aida passing the [[Turing test]]. |
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− | Agent Coulson also has a new prosphetic hand that has an x-ray vision like capability.
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| We also learn that the new director of Shield is said to be an [[Inhumans|Inhuman]]. | | We also learn that the new director of Shield is said to be an [[Inhumans|Inhuman]]. |
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| Episode 8 (the mid-season finale) leaves us with a cliffhanger that AIDA, a life model decoy (LMD) or Android, has become self-aware after reading a book that is known as the "Darkhold". This story arc is picked up again in episode 9 where we learn that AIDA has created an android version of agent May, killed a SHIELD agent, and begun a quest to regain the Darkhold book. | | Episode 8 (the mid-season finale) leaves us with a cliffhanger that AIDA, a life model decoy (LMD) or Android, has become self-aware after reading a book that is known as the "Darkhold". This story arc is picked up again in episode 9 where we learn that AIDA has created an android version of agent May, killed a SHIELD agent, and begun a quest to regain the Darkhold book. |
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− | Also in episode 9, many references are made to [[science fiction]] movies including [[The Lawnmower Man]] and [[Terminator]].
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| The Darkhold is also said during the episode to be able to show man "how to live forever" and Dr Radcliffe (who we already know to be a transhumanist) says; "man could once and for all break the bonds of his mortal restraints". | | The Darkhold is also said during the episode to be able to show man "how to live forever" and Dr Radcliffe (who we already know to be a transhumanist) says; "man could once and for all break the bonds of his mortal restraints". |
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| Dr. Radcliffe is also killed by AIDA and uploaded into the framework. | | Dr. Radcliffe is also killed by AIDA and uploaded into the framework. |
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| + | ==== Other Future Tech ==== |
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| + | Many future tech elements are also featured during season, some of them include: |
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| + | * [[AR]] - In the form of Glasses the shield agents use. |
| + | * [[VR]] - Before the framework is operational, Gemma uses a headset that creates a realistic Virtual or Simulated reality. But it isn't yet calibrated properly at that point. |
| + | * Agent Coulson also gets a new prosthetic hand that has an x-ray vision like capability. |
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| + | ==== Points of interest ==== |
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| + | Many references (Easter-eggs) are made to [[science fiction]] movies during the season including [[The Lawnmower Man]] and [[Terminator]]. |
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| [[Category:Film and TV]] | | [[Category:Film and TV]] |
| [[Category:Agents of Shield]] | | [[Category:Agents of Shield]] |