Discussion Questions
MAKE NOTES on these and the film, since it’s going to be a while before we
can really discuss it.
Record other reactions you have – these questions are just to get us started
and to encourage you to watch the film with the other readings in mind.
- There are a lot of similarities between this film and Dr. Strangelove. Jot
down the ones you notice as you watch the film. Also note ways in which the
two films uses similar elements for different purposes.
- Who is the most powerful single individual in Dr Strangelove? Who is the
most powerful single individual in Wargames? What does this tell us about
changing attitudes towards technological systems between the two films.
- How does the attitude to computers differ from that in Dr. Strangelove.
Bearing in mind the other readings, what does this tell us about more general
shifts in public relations to the computer.
- Why do you think the film was so popular? Was it realistic?
- Do you see a continuity between this movie and more recent coverage of
hackers on the internet?
