HAIR at the Movies Part 28: Surrogates (Jonathan Mostow 2009) – When Technology Becomes Your Body… and Your Life Moves Out
Surrogates isn’t really about artificial intelligence—it’s about avoidance. When people outsource their bodies to flawless stand-ins, safety and convenience quietly replace vulnerability and presence. The surrogate becomes more than a tool; it becomes a lifestyle, and eventually a substitute for living. The film asks a question that feels uncomfortably close to home: if technology lets us live without risk or discomfort, will we still choose to show up as ourselves—or fall in love with distance instead? 🧍♂️🤖
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