The K Experience

Or was he? That was the question that was never answered. Rick Deckard, the main character of the book, the bounty hunter paid to "retire" the androids could have been an android himself. This was just one of the many themes that was toyed with in the cult cyber punk novel, which was made into the film "Blade Runner" staring Harrison Ford, and directed by Ridley Scott...

Warning: The following is a diagnostic critique of the above animation, which was initially submitted as short paper for a cultural studies graduate course. It's intention was to analyse race, gender and class representation, therefore reading the critique may have the effect of eliminating all entertainment value from the episode. This is by no means intended to condemn or even support the animation (although I do actually think it's brilliant), but is merely a critique. For those who wish merely to enjoy the animation, ignore the analysis. Those who wish to read through the critique are encouraged to leave a comment.

"Luxury

n. pl. lux·u·ries
1. Something inessential but conducive to pleasure and comfort.
2. Something expensive or hard to obtain.
3. Sumptuous living or surroundings: lives in luxury.

adj. Providing luxury: a luxury car."

[Source:thefreedictionary.com] 

In a world where way less than half of the people are living it large, and way more than half of the people are hardly living. What is luxury really? Sometimes I feel like I'm living a life of luxury. Not luxury according to the above definition, well not exactly anyway. Let me explain....