When do we have too much power?

When do we have too much power?

A science Narrative of the Star Wars Saga

            For many Star Wars is primarily a classic example of good old science fiction, but even categorized under the classification of fiction, there are many scientific issues raised in its high tech storyline.  Science in this epic Saga can mean a number of things, from the technology used in ships, and weapons, to the creation, or saving of a life.  These different examples are shown through the use of scenes that take a sweeping panoramic view of a battle, or in the case of the creation of life, Obi Wan’s inspection of the clones on the planet of Kamino.  Most of the technology presented in these cases is not always shown being created, in fact the only times we see the people “doing” science is when a robotic hand is being attached to someone, or where we see the different stages of the clones during their “growth”.  The main characters only use the technology in their wars, never raising a question about where it all came from.

            The people in charge of doing the science, and naming it, are mainly the writers, producers, and directors of the films, and the Star Wars universe.  They dictate what happens in the story, and how they affect the storyline, and its characters.  There are no visible missing elements of science in these movies, the writers covering everything from the medical points, to the destructive ones as well.  What is missing is the people who create the technology, and medicine, they are absent throughout the series, technology seeming to just appear at times.

  

       

   One of the truths assumed in the Saga is that science is not one sided, there are usually both pros and cons to technology, medicine, and the creation of life.  This truth has been assumed by many for centuries, and the series brings it up rather impressively, by introducing it through their characters and storyline, never outright claiming their standing on the issue.  By never saying directly where they stand, they also have not singled anyone out for the issues presented.  The problems can be linked to pieces of history, but whatever could be extracted would only be someone else’s opinions, not                                                   those of George Lucas.

  

 The issue for me that was presented is of what can be done with clones.  In the movies it is said that they will “obey every order”, and for me that sounds like a risky negative to grapple with. Considering clones cannot think for themselves, and are what consequently bring down the Republic, it just seemed a bad idea from the start.  Overall, Star Wars becomes much more than just fiction, bringing issues of the present into a far off galaxy.

  

         

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This was done as an assignment, connecting Star Wars to the world of science, and simultaneously connecting Science Fiction as well.  Hope you guys like it.  For more effect, here is a video link (youtube), that clarifies the ordeal with the clones.
  Begun the Clone War has video