But what doandroids feel about electric sheep? Educating about emotion-related constructs with "Blade Runner"

Abstract

The article addresses issues surrounding emotion regulation inthe cult film Blade Runner. The emotional development of the replicants isanalyzed regarding social conditions and the stigma associated with functioning in an ultra- c apitalist dystopia. This article includes aproposal for practical use ofthe film and psychological knowledge toconduct emotional regulation workshops based on the concept ofpsychological work with film.