I need to clear this up......The Replicator's 'flaw'.

[sharky277]

I justed finished watching Unnatural Selection and I have a question. Is the 'flaw' that they can feel/experience emotions, and so only Fifth and Reese are flawed then. Sam said to Fifth that it was the others that were fllawed, but I'm guessing she just did that to get him on her side right?

[scaryperson]

Nah, Sam said that as he was most human the others had no heart, i felt bad for Fifth after Jack decided to leave him and lie.....

[Agent_Dark]

Well its a matter of perspective. To the Human form replicators (First, Second etc) having emotions is big flaw because they get in they way of machine effiecency.

But from Sam's perspective it's not a flaw at all. Having emotions is a sign of humanity, so to her Fifth is not flawed - the others are.

[sharky277]

ah, i see, thanks.

[Hex.FTB.enabled]

It wasn't just their ability to feel emotions the way humans can. In Menace, part of Reese's flaw was that she had a juvenile quality which caused her to behavior very immaturely with big bad weapon toys (not a good combo). I think this carried over to Fifth. When he's torturing Sam in New Order, he almost seems like a child throwing a tantrum. Scary torture plus bratty kid, props to Patrick Currie!

[Schrodinger's Cat]

Reese's only flaw was the lack of control, in both range and capability, that she had on her "toys".

[alz0rz]

Yes, to humans, a advantage in a machine would it be having emotions. But if you were dedicated to creating these machines - a android with "emotions", whichever it may be, would interfere with the commission of its duties.

Like Fifth.. he double thinks himself on everything and looks like hes always about to cry, IMO

[IMForeman]

Are emotions a flaw, let's see an example. You be the judge. There are points for both in there.


Cyber Leader: 'I see that Timelords possess emotional responses. Surely a great weakness in ones so powerful'
Doctor: 'Emotions have their uses'
Cyber Leader: 'They restrict and curtail the intellect, and logic of the mind.'
Doctor: 'They also enhance life. When did you last have the pleasure of smelling a flower, watching a sunset, eating a well-prepared meal?'
Cyber Leader: 'These things are irrelevant.'
Doctor: 'For some people, small, beautiful events is what life is all about!'
Cyber LeaderIndicates Tegan) 'You have effection for this woman?'
Doctor: 'She's a friend, yes.'
Cyber Leader: (to Cyber Lieutenant) 'Kill her."
The Doctor leaps in front of the Cyber Lieutenant's weapon, blocking Tegan.
Doctor: 'NO!'
Cyber Leader: 'Such a reaction is not a disadvantage?'

-IMF