Silent Running (1972) & WALL-E (2008): Ecology & AI

In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, James and Matt continue their Artificial Intelligence series by exploring two science-fiction films that combine AI storytelling with environmental themes: Silent Running (1972) and WALL-E (2008). From the small service robots tending the last forests of Earth in Silent Running to Pixar's lonely waste-collecting robot in WALL-E, these films show how artificial intelligence can become the emotional heart of environmental science fiction. Together they explore a powerful idea within sci-fi: what happens when machines begin caring for the planet more than humanity does. Journey Through Sci-Fi explores the history of science-fiction cinema one subgenre at a time. Follow the show for deep dives into the films and ideas that shaped sci-fi. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD