(DRAFT) Connections - Klara and the Sun and Blade Runner 2049

What connections can you draw so far between Klara and the Sun and Blade Runner 2049? For example: themes/ideas, characters, relationships, style, etc?

• Genetic Editing: The main and foremost connection between Klara and the Sun and Blade Runner 2049 is genetic editing. In Klara and the Sun, the term "lifted" exists where kids are genetically edited to enhance their intelligence such as Josie. Similarly, in Blade runner 2049, genetic editing also exists where humans are genetically engineered known as "replicants" such as Officer K.
• Discrimination: In both text, a distinction is clearly set  between humans being and those who are genetically edited. In Klara and the sun, kids who are "lifted" are seen as superior compared to those who aren't - they are  more intelligent. In contrast, in Blade Runner, replicants are inferior as they are not normal like other human beings - they do dangerous jobs, they are known as 'slaves'.
• Dystopian/Environmental Decay: Both living worlds are set in the future where they rely more on gadgets/inventions. In the world of Klara and the sun, many citizen face pollution which is caused by the "Cooting's machine" that entirely blocks the sun's rays. In comparison, Blade Runner 2049 reveals a dystopian world caused between the conflict of humans and replicants.
• Personhood: In both texts, the theme of personhood is clearly explored. This links to Officer K and Klara where they are both not technically 'humans' (as they are edited/A.I) but personhood due to their experience with humans.

Has your understanding of what it means to be human/have personhood changed since studying these texts? 

• So far, no. From my understanding, to be human/have personhood, you need to have awareness and have the ability to personally respond to your own surroundings (without instructed or being "edited" to be).