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Robotic serial experiments of lain

"One of the things that science fiction gets to do is thought experiments about the human condition that would be impractical or unethical to conduct in real life.

⸺ Robert J. Sawyer

This quote emphasizes the role of science fiction in exploring complex human conditions in ways that real-life constraints would not allow, much like 'Serial Experiments Lain' uses its narrative to probe deep psychological and existential questions.

"Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you.

⸺ Aldous Huxley

This quote underscores the importance of personal agency in interpreting experiences, which resonates with Lain's journey as she navigates her reality and identity within the wired world.

"I didn't think; I experimented.

⸺ Anthony Burgess

The notion of experimentation without preconceived notions reflects Lain's approach to understanding her evolving reality and identity, experimenting with her interactions within the wired world.

"No amount of experimentation can ever prove me right; a single experiment can prove me wrong.

⸺ Albert Einstein

This quote highlights the fallibility of scientific experiments, echoing the trial-and-error process seen in 'Serial Experiments Lain' as characters seek to understand and manipulate the digital and physical realms.

"In the spirit of science, there really is no such thing as a 'failed experiment.' Any test that yields valid data is a valid test.

⸺ Adam Savage

The idea that all experiments yield valuable data aligns with the series' theme, where every interaction and anomaly Lain encounters contributes to her understanding of her existence and the nature of reality.

"There is nothing in the dark that isn't there when the lights are on.

⸺ Rod Serling

This quote suggests that the unknown is not inherently different from the known, reflecting Lain’s experience as she discovers that the wired world is intertwined with the real world, revealing hidden truths.

"There are three principal means of acquiring knowledge... observation of nature, reflection, and experimentation. Observation collects facts; reflection combines them; experimentation verifies the result of that combination.

⸺ Denis Diderot

The combination of observation, reflection, and experimentation as means to acquire knowledge mirrors Lain's methodical approach to unraveling the mysteries of her reality and the wired network.

"We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.

⸺ T. S. Eliot

The cyclical nature of exploration described here parallels Lain's journey, where her exploration of the wired world brings her back to a deeper understanding of her own existence and original reality.

"The question of whether a computer can think is no more interesting than the question of whether a submarine can swim.

⸺ Edsger Dijkstra

This quote challenges the anthropomorphizing of technology, relevant to 'Serial Experiments Lain' where the distinction between human consciousness and artificial intelligence is blurred, questioning what it means to 'think.'