Both stories are Unique parallel worlds where ounces of technology are elevated past the modern age of the 21st century however in “The Commuter” besides the advancement of the railway system it is clear that something occurs in the past with that one significant vote for a new city yet however small changes start with the appearance of Ernest before an entire city appears and the past is seemingly changed for everyone by the end. In the story of the Veldt we see an even more futuristic setting with a smart house capable of generating real scenarios from crystals and children that add onto an ever-going spoiling crisis that psychologists have to deal with.
The main similarity between both stories is the oddity of something happening that cannot be explained such as the shift in the timeline for Paine and the nursery generating real animals to attack George and Lydia meanwhile the difference is in the resolution being that despite the change Paine is still left with a happy wife and a brand new son while George and Lydia are eaten alive thanks to their children.
The stories however utopian or dystopian in appearance teaches us first with The Commuter that we need to cherish the things we have and that with certain changes in life their can be better choices to make that lead to happier outcomes, The Veldt teaches us that we have to live life with a sense of balance and to take care of ourselves and teach our children that same lesson less they seek to shut us out. Both stories teach people to become attentive and to pay attention to what is going on around you so that you don’t notice significant changes as well.
Like how you describe the tech in these stories.
The way you described the similarities and differences between the two stories was very brutal and still explained both stories very well, great job.
I know we are both Emerging Technology majors. I’m all honesty Veldt seemed like it wasn’t too far off what can be done now. At least in an AR room. What are your thoughts on that? How would you as an Engineer go about creating something similar and what techniques would you use? (Obviously without having to create real lions.)
It is fascinating to view the universal values, beyond space and time within both stories, like family, education, balance, democracy, attentiveness, & happiness.