Transformers - The Integration of Robots Into Our Society

It is only a few days before the release of thethe state of traffic not only in the land and in the air.
upcoming sequel Transformers: Revenge of the FallenCan this form of transportation even be regulated by a
and the theaters are now being filled with trailers tryinggovernment? To stick with the mythology of the
to hype us with a lot of computer-generated imagerycartoon animation series, one does not have to
from the best 3D animation studios of Hollywood. Withpossess boatload amounts of money in order to have
director Michael Bay in the helm and a bigger budgetaccess to an Autobot. They come from their dying
there will be more robots for the viewers to see.planet Cybertron and can become very friendly with
Central to the film is the antagonistic Megatron whichpeople. What if a huge delegation of Autobots came
will be revived as a tank this time around. Megatronhere to Earth? Well that's fun and all but that can be
was once an aircraft and his transformation into a tankvery chaotic.
qualifies him as a possible candidate as a TripleThere may be worries about how governments can
Changer - the highest level of Transformers which canpractice their sovereignty when Transformers come
transform into three types. Triple Changers are verybarging into societies. But mainly this thought is voided
interesting subjects for case study about the versatilitywhen the Autobots are engaged in a fierce struggle
of Transformers. Seeing how many people arewith Decepticons. Any notion of order and peace
adopting multi-tasking in their lives with the fast pace ofshould be dialed down the drain in this scenario.
urban living, it would be interesting how the concept ofSo increasing our suspension of disbelief further, we
a Transformer or even a Triple Changer can beshould consider the technology of a transforming
integrated into everyday life.automobile without the sentient consciousness of a
There are many things to be considered whenTransformer. This one will definitely involve obscene
integrating Transformers in society, seeing how in theamounts of money in order to accomplish and it is a
actual films the Autobots are trying their best to hidelong shot that it will take over public transport systems.
from humans. When one comes to think about it, theMore likely, this technology will only be enjoyed by a
reason Transformers adopt the forms of vehicles andselect few with the fame and fortune to waste away
aircrafts is for the robots to have a disguise in the firston such a lucrative opportunity. After all, how can the
place. So there is a lot of suspension of disbelief to beowners of such a technology park their transforming
had in order to entertain the thought. But theautomobile? It is highly possible that there will be people
technology is very enticing and it tickles the imagination.out there intent on stealing this technology.
What if humans can have possession of a TripleThis is why we have science fiction. Apart from the
Changer which can transform into two modes ofstunning explosions and visual effects a viewer can
transportation? Then more than likely, the choices willwitness in the movies, it leaves room to think about
be to cover the land and the air.how such possibilities can affect our society.
Though this may be practical for the owner of theImagination may be a good undertaking but as wise
Transformer, this may have significant ramifications tomen say: be careful what we wish for.