ALÉM DA SUPERFÍCIE: UTILIZANDO 'A MÁQUINA PAROU' PARA ABORDAR TEMAS ATUAIS NA GEOGRAFIA

Abstract

This article addresses the use of the literary work "A Máquina Parou" in teaching Geography, exploring issues related to globalization, technology and human relations. The novel written by Edward Morgan Forster in 1909 presents a dystopian scenario in an indeterminate future, where humanity lives confined in an underground world controlled by machines and artificial intelligence. The text discusses how the work's narrative allows for a reflection on economic and technological development, raising questions about its impacts on contemporary society. By portraying a reality in which people are constantly connected to the internet and depend on technology for their daily activities, the author surprisingly anticipates many aspects of modern life. The work promotes the debate about human dependence on technology and how it affects interpersonal relationships. Through the characters and their experiences, the negative effects of the virtualization of interactions are highlighted, demonstrating the superficiality and lack of emotional connection between people. By using "A Máquina Parou" as a pedagogical resource, the aim is to stimulate students' critical thinking, broadening their understanding of the social and environmental challenges of the contemporary era.