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Kim Possible

I'm watching an older animated feature, and Alaska is described as "Russian America." This intrigued me, especially since my dad was a cartographer for the Air Force, stationed at Alaska, before it was a U.S. State.

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Kim Possible

The theme is familiar: all progress comes out of risk, as long as that risk does not extend to you.

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The film "Steam Boy" asks the question: What is the purpose of science, not only what is it for, but whom is it for? To some it is about power, or profit. Even those who think it is for the good of mankind, can easily deceive themselves about the purity of their motives.

Screenshot from the animated film "Steam Boy." In this scene, Grandpa Steam tells his young grandson Ray the true purpose of Eddy (Ray's father) Steam's invention: to make and sell weapons to the highest bidder. Grandpa sees this as a perversion of science and progress. He says "They want to make commerce out of human stupidity."
In another scene from Steam Boy, after Grandpa asks Ray who it would be okay to use weapons against, Ray answers that it would depend on the war, on who your enemy is. Grandpa tells Ray that even if you don't have an enemy, you can always come up with one as a way of expressing your power. He says: "Arrogance and self-interest creates enemies in your own mind."
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Verdict: "Steam Boy" provides some surprisingly insightful commentary about the destructive powers of science and technology.

I would describe the animation style as equal parts clunky and steampunky. Entertaining story with a satisfying ending.

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