And if ChatGPT has you on edge, streaming a James Bond movie may help allay any newly heightened fears about mankind vs the machine.
According to a fascinating article in the Smithsonian Magazine, “Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels have been enjoyed by a global audience since the 1950s, and the films constitute the longest running and most profitable franchise in the history of the movies. This fictional character is a global icon admired by millions. What explains 007’s enduring appeal?”
The authors of the article suggest that when it came to overcoming the bad guys and their superior technology, “In the Battle of Man Versus Machine, James Bond always wins” and reminds us that we create and use technology; not vice-versa.
