https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein

I joined the virtual #HotFrankSummer reading group last month and just finished reading Mary Shelley’s memorable novel Frankenstein today. (Our informal group read one chapter per day starting on May 15, a fateful day that I shall always remember, for it was the day of my father’s burial.) For me, the parallels between the Dr Victor Frankenstein’s monster and the Tyrell Corporation’s humanoid replicants in the original Blade Runner are haunting. Although the monster is described as “hideous” and “ugly”, while the Nexus-6 replicants are physically attractive, both are intelligent, emotional, and noble beings who rebel against their respective creators. I also wonder whether Sam Altman or anyone in his circle has taken the time to peruse Mary Shelley’s cautionary tale …