The Origins and Motivations of Appliance Bots in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
The Origins and Motivations of Appliance Bots in 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'
In the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Sam dropping a fragment of the Cube satellite's damaged shard had a significant impact on the environment, creating a new batch of appliance bots. These bots would later be seen in an aggressive and chaotic manner, leading some to question whether they turned evil or were merely decepticons. Let us delve into the specifics and motivations behind this phenomenon.
Mechanisms Behind the Creation
Sam’s action of dropping the Cube shard led to the creation of the appliance bots. These bots were not explicitly evil but rather aggressive and violent. This aggression is a result of the bots being brought to life devoid of reason but with the capability to act on instinct and the immediate environment.
The Impact on Bots' Behavior
When the bots were created, they lacked the reasoning ability that distinguishes Autobots and Decepticons. Good and evil actions are a result of reasoning and decision-making, while the appliance bots appeared aggressive and chaotic due to their lack of emotional intelligence and rational thought. They were not truly evil, but rather in a state of ‘unreasoned’ behavior.
Technical Context and Sentience
In the previous film, Transformers, Sector 7 mentioned that Earth's technological advancements were largely due to the study of the NBE, or non-biological entity, which was none other than Megatron. This leads one to speculate that the technology that came from Megatron might have a darker influence. If a powerful and malevolent entity like Megatron were used to create technology, it would be reasonable to assume that any lifeforms created through this technology might lack the sentience and moral reasoning necessary to be inherently good or evil. Instead, they would merely act on immediate instincts and reactions.
The Lacking Reason
The lack of reasoning ability is a common theme in artificial lifeforms. When something is brought to life without sufficient reasoning capacity, it often latches onto immediate reactions and emotions. This behavior is neither inherently good nor evil, as it lacks the necessary intelligence to make such distinctions. Even if the shard created bots with the capacity for reason, they would be like newborn beings, needing to learn how to use their new capabilities.
Conclusion
While the appliance bots in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen appeared aggressive, they were not truly evil or decepticons. Instead, they exhibited a lack of reasoning, leading to their chaotic and aggressive behavior. This phenomenon underscores the importance of reasoning and emotions in the development of sentient beings, and how a lack of these can result in uncontrolled and potentially dangerous actions. Understanding this concept can provide valuable insights into the potential implications of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence.