Abstract
This video essay examines how the alien cinematic universe reflects the themes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, exploring its technological, ethical, and societal implications, as seen in Alien (1979) and Alien: Romulus (2024). Furthermore, this essay considers how Alien (1979) and Alien: Romulus (2024) resist the optimistic human-centric nature of the emergent Fifth Industrial Revolution, by de-emphasising the importance of human workers and their well-being in the workplace.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | YouTube |
| Media of output | Online |
| Size | 1.8gb |
| Publication status | Published - 27 Jun 2025 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Fifth Industrial Revolution
- Predatory Capitalism
- Alien
- Alien Romulus
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