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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.
==Transhumanist Plot Points==
==Transhumanist Elements==
===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.
===Season 2===
===Season 2===
Season 3 sees the emergence of the [[Inhumans]] as main characters.
Season 3 sees the emergence of the [[Inhumans]] as main characters.
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]].
===Season 4===
===Season 4===
==== 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 ====
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]].
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]].
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.
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".
Dr. Radcliffe is also killed by AIDA and uploaded into the framework.
Dr. Radcliffe is also killed by AIDA and uploaded into the framework.
==== Other Future Tech ====
Many future tech elements are also featured during season, some of them include:
* [[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.
==== Points of interest ====
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]]
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[[Category:Agents of Shield]]