In the movie Terminator 2, young John Connor tells the Terminator not to kill people. In response, the machine asks why. Although the answer seems obvious, the boy has a difficult time giving an explanation. Instead, he simply reiterates the command without a reason. The Terminator’s obedience to this becomes a hallmark feature of the movie, as well as the next. But it is not until later in T2 that the issue is really confronted. Continue reading →