| 
  • If you are citizen of an European Union member nation, you may not use this service unless you are at least 16 years old.

  • You already know Dokkio is an AI-powered assistant to organize & manage your digital files & messages. Very soon, Dokkio will support Outlook as well as One Drive. Check it out today!

View
 

HAL

This version was saved 14 years, 4 months ago View current version     Page history
Saved by Air Dupaix
on November 3, 2009 at 10:44:03 pm
 

Heuristically programmed algorithmic computer or HAL is the iconic computer from Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. HAL's most recognizable feature is the red glowing eye stationed throughout the spaceship Odyssey. The name HAL has been rumored to be a link to IBM, as it is one letter ahead of the other letters, but both writer Arthur C. Clarke and writer/director Stanley Kubrick insist that the name came from a conciliation with MIT artificial intelligence guru Marvin Minsky who came up with the name Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer (1).

 

 

It or He?

There are many things that are certain about the HAL 9000 computer. HAL is placed on the Odyssey space craft to control all the inner workings of the ship. HAL knows of the secret mission for the space craft given by Dr. Floyd. HAL kills the other 4 members of the crew aside from to keep from being shut down.

 

 

"The 9000 series is the most relayable Computer ever made"

 

 


Works Cited

1. Pelton, Joseph N.  "2001: A Space Odyssey" The Futurist. 42.5 (2008), p 37. Print.

2. Davidson, Rjurick "scinece TECHONOLGY and humanity visions of the future in 2001: a space odyssey." Screen Education. 54 (2009), p111-117. Print.

3."HAL 9000" wikipedia.com, 30 Oct. 2009. Web. 3 Nov. 2009.

Comments (0)

You don't have permission to comment on this page.