Rationality and Sensibility

Carli 2022-03-23 09:03:01

I saw logic and emotion in this film. People who are not "ill" represent pure reason, and those who are "ill" symbolize strong emotions and senses.

In the former world, the rainbow is a neutral gray, hard and smooth. In the latter world, rainbows are colorful, beautiful, and fleeting.

No emotion, no rich sense of touch, taste, smell, sight, hearing. Facing the beautiful scenery does not feel pleasing and refreshing; eating a piece of bitter chocolate does not experience the faint fruity or hazelnut aroma;

Maybe the progress of this world only needs logic, but people need emotion.

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  • [first lines]

    The Collective: [over PA] All trains leave from the lower level. The Collective runs when everybody do their part. Report suspicious activity to Health and Safety.

  • The Collective: [voice accompanying popup on train's touchscreen workstations] This is a message from the Collective. Are you unusually tired or experiencing increased sensitivity? Maybe you have difficulties concentrating? You may have SOS, Switched-On-Syndrome.

    [display shows: Bulletin Ended. Learn More / Back To Program / Reapeat]