Fiction & Science: Her

Fiction & Science is a programme at Rialto VU in which wonderful films are linked to the most diverse fields of study. Expect a beautiful cross-pollination.

Fiction & Science: Her, will be introduced by Lisa Bastian. She is an Assistant Professor for Ethics and Political Philosophy within the Philosophy Department. Prior to joining the VU in 2020, she obtained her PhD at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. Her work focusses on questions surrounding rationality, reasons, and norms.

In Her Theodore purchases an intelligent operating system. With the built-in virtual assistant, Samantha, he develops a special relationship. With Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson. Director Spike Jonze gives a very special twist to the theme of the relationship between man and machine.