Eureka!

In the television series, Eureka, the scientists and investigators are equipped with much more advanced technology than what we are used to seeing. In one scene, Jack Carter is given an electronically-powered house that has been programmed to perform any task the homeowner desires. The smart house is programmed to familiarize itself with the person’s personal interests and adjust itself to accommodate them. This gives the audience a “sneak preview” as to what regular technology would be like in the future.

The lifestyle that the smart house provides to Jack has made me believe that we humans are mere pawns for technology. I feel as though we are feeding them the power they need to act and think on their own. In the show, the humans have advanced so much in technology that we start to lose our values and live our lives relying on technology. The smart house interacts with Jack and does not need him to do any work at home. We humans are just guinea pigs, testing out the amount of power and control they have over us. According to this particular scene in the show, the humans will be overpowered by technology in the future.