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! ''The Terminator'' (1984)
! ''The Terminator'' (1984)
| Skynet's nuclear apocalypse aims to exterminate humanity.
| Skynet's nuclear apocalypse aims to exterminate humanity.
| The use of technology to extend human capabilities, illustrated by the cyborg Terminator, represents a blend of human and machine perception.
| Through the cyborg's POV, we see an extension of Skynet’s perception across time, breaking the barrier of time to fulfill its mission.
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! ''Aliens'' (1986)
! ''Aliens'' (1986)
| The potential for the alien species to overrun and exterminate humanity reflects a theme of mass extinction.
| The potential for the alien species to overrun and exterminate humanity reflects a theme of mass extinction.
| The use of advanced technology and vehicles to combat the alien threat shows an extension of human capabilities beyond natural limits.
| The use of helmet-mounted cameras by the Marines extends the perception of characters and audience into the colony’s investigation, creating a direct, immersive POV.
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! ''The Abyss'' (1989)
! ''The Abyss'' (1989)
| An impending nuclear disaster symbolizes a human-driven mass extinction event.
| An impending nuclear disaster symbolizes a human-driven mass extinction event.
| The film explores human interaction with unknown deep-sea species and advanced non-human technology, extending perception of life and communication.
| The deployment of mini-submersibles with camera mounts allows characters (and the audience) to extend their perception into deep underwater crevices, exploring unknown territories.
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! ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' (1991)
! ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' (1991)
| The continued threat of Skynet's nuclear war and the extermination of humanity.
| The continued threat of Skynet's nuclear war and the extermination of humanity.
| The advanced T-1000 and reprogrammed T-800 models illustrate further integration of technology to extend perception and physical capabilities.
| The advanced POV of both T-1000 and T-800 models further illustrates the extension of Skynet’s perception across time, showcasing a blend of human and machine capabilities.
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! ''True Lies'' (1994)
! ''True Lies'' (1994)
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| The use of high-tech espionage equipment extends the perception of the protagonists, allowing them to uncover and prevent threats.
| Harry’s use of a cigarette case with a hidden camera to observe terrorists underlines the theme of extending perception, allowing a different POV on his targets.
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! ''Titanic'' (1997)
! ''Titanic'' (1997)
| The disaster serves as a microcosm for human tragedy and loss, touching upon themes of existential threat.
| The disaster serves as a microcosm for human tragedy and loss, touching upon themes of existential threat.
| The innovative use of technology in filmmaking extends the audience's perception and understanding of historical events.
| The film extends perception through both the abyss-like submersibles with cameras, offering a glimpse into the past, and old Rose’s storytelling, bridging a gap of 84 years to the present-day characters.
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! ''Avatar'' (2009)
! ''Avatar'' (2009)

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Mass Extinction Extending Perception via Other Means
The Terminator (1984) Skynet's nuclear apocalypse aims to exterminate humanity. Through the cyborg's POV, we see an extension of Skynet’s perception across time, breaking the barrier of time to fulfill its mission.
Aliens (1986) The potential for the alien species to overrun and exterminate humanity reflects a theme of mass extinction. The use of helmet-mounted cameras by the Marines extends the perception of characters and audience into the colony’s investigation, creating a direct, immersive POV.
The Abyss (1989) An impending nuclear disaster symbolizes a human-driven mass extinction event. The deployment of mini-submersibles with camera mounts allows characters (and the audience) to extend their perception into deep underwater crevices, exploring unknown territories.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) The continued threat of Skynet's nuclear war and the extermination of humanity. The advanced POV of both T-1000 and T-800 models further illustrates the extension of Skynet’s perception across time, showcasing a blend of human and machine capabilities.
True Lies (1994) Harry’s use of a cigarette case with a hidden camera to observe terrorists underlines the theme of extending perception, allowing a different POV on his targets.
Titanic (1997) The disaster serves as a microcosm for human tragedy and loss, touching upon themes of existential threat. The film extends perception through both the abyss-like submersibles with cameras, offering a glimpse into the past, and old Rose’s storytelling, bridging a gap of 84 years to the present-day characters.
Avatar (2009) The threat to the Na'vi and Pandora's ecosystem reflects themes of ecological destruction and potential mass extinction. The use of Avatar bodies to explore and interact with Pandora extends human perception and experience into that of another species.
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