Let's watch 'Replica' - AI, Loneliness & Connection

• “More than a story about AI, a reflection on what it means to feel seen, understood, and, perhaps, loved.”

Follows young women in China who are choosing partners generated by AI programs, either to avoid societal pressure of getting married or to escape real-world relationship disillusionment, as they navigate psychosocial trauma. With a curious and empathetic eye, director Chouwa Liang captures loneliness and the desire for connection.

This especially interests me as I'm taking an AI course at SFU now.

7 pm Replica film(90 mins plus talk, Austr/France, 2026) In Mandarin & English with English subtitles
Trailer: Replica More info/buy tix($15* or less): Cinematheq Tix I strongly suggest buying tix ASAP, the last 2 times I went to this series it was sold out & packed.

There will be a post-screening discussion with a psychologist, clinical counsellor, sociologist, & 2 psychiatrists. Moderated by Dr. Harry Karlinsky, series director.

Let's learn! This film & discussion is part of the monthly Frames of Mind Series.

"What struck me most was how much this film is really about being unseen."

We can share our thoughts about it afterwards. :)

Hope to see you there!

*Note I purchased a discount multipack of tix. If you are not a 2026 member yet, but would like to be, pls msg me. As we can apply your $5 membership fee towards your tkt & it will be only $10.(so no extra cost for the membership)

To sit with the group, pls meet up in the 3rd/4th rows from the back of the theatre, at 645pm-ish. Feel free to come early & enjoy a refreshment(you can buy pop, popcorn, candy) with the group at the seats.

If you’d like to meet beforehand for a quick bite/drink nearby at 515ish, message me. We can chat about our experience & thoughts about AI & personal connection.
I won't be able to also go out after, but if someone wants to take the lead to walk the group over to Honeybrew or similar after, pls let me know!

More fun things:
* I'm curious if anyone's interested in going to Astra Lumina at Stanley Park mid-Nov. If maybe, msg me, as I may get us a group rate.
* A member, Jill, created a cool 1-day online conference I'm 'going' to, on Tues, Oct 27. Tech Differently: for people in tech who think differently & want to make the world a little bit better. 5 speakers from dif countries incl a musician from Romania & non-profit founder from Nigeria. $5-19 til Oct 15!