Chapter 3: Network Communications
In terms of networks represented in the movie, there isn't really much portrayed considering that the 1970s didn't have
as advanced computer networks as we do today. It's shown that there are landline telephones and intercoms used, which are
obvious forms of network communications. However, I think that lack of communications that also exists is also interesting.
The robots are able to communicate with each other in the same way that they are able to communicate with other people. But,
they are not able to communicate with each other in the way that computers are able to. Obviously this is a capability that
wasn't included in their design, but it also helps to isolate these women even more and keep them focused on their "housewife duties."
Throughout the movie, the robots show very little interest in interacting or communicating with the other robots at all unless
required. The lack of network communications between the robots can illuminate the themes of the movie in terms of how women
are percieved by the men of the town.
