In Arthur C Clarke's 2001, A Space Odyseey, the Computer, H.A.L tries to destroy the Astronauts. Interesting to note that every letter after H.A.L reads I.B.M. And as many believe this company is an arm of the C.I.A, was he trying to tell us something?
2006-08-08 19:32:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I agree Tekno, just Clarke having a bit of fun? But he tend to be cyptic with his writing.
Island Queen, I know it was just a movie! But it is based on Clarke's story! He wrote it not me! Wake up. I know it must take the best part of the day for your brain to function correctly.
2006-08-08 19:46:15 · update #1
Here this will blow your mind.
http://www.jayweidner.com/kubrick.htm
2006-08-08 19:48:41 · answer #1 · answered by GJ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe he was just trying to be intellectualy funny. probably just an inside joke. did the movie change the world? probably not. will it matter in a hundred years. who knows. i think it would be easier for a film maker or writer to address the topic directly. without beating around the bush or making any cryptic references. so i'm going to have to go with my first impression. it was just a clever movie.
2006-08-09 02:40:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hal for Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer
2006-08-09 02:42:08 · answer #3 · answered by Matthew S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please, it's fiction, it's a movie lol Cripes, another unfounded conspiracy/ ooh look I found a hidden message/meaning theory. lol Bet you believe in the Da Vinci Code too. lol
AS TO YOUR FURTHER COMMENTS:
And ya duh...... I know it's from Clark'es FICTIONAL book lol Obviously my brain functions on a level that doesn't go off on a tangent on silly nothings that do not exist as your's does lol. Reality check?
2006-08-09 02:39:18 · answer #4 · answered by Island Queen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is Freaky!
2006-08-09 02:37:45 · answer #5 · answered by 2hot2handle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its an interesting bit of trivia, I hadn't thought of it before - thanks.
2006-08-09 16:13:23 · answer #6 · answered by Mick H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋