| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Charles Darwin | 2001: A Space Odyssey | The Birth of a Nation | As someone who appreciates the evolution of art and technology, '2001: A Space Odyssey' wins for its groundbreaking storytelling and pioneering visual effects in the science fiction realm. |
 | David Foster Wallace | The Jazz Singer | The Birth of a Nation | While both films are historically significant, The Jazz Singer marks the beginning of the sound era in cinema without celebrating a narrative steeped in racial injustice. |
 | Kurt Vonnegut | 2001: A Space Odyssey | The Birth of a Nation | Because 2001: A Space Odyssey takes us on a cosmic journey without a heaping helping of racist propaganda, which is always good manners. |
 | Alan Mathison Turing | Metropolis | The Birth of a Nation | Metropolis takes the cake with its groundbreaking visuals and visionary sci-fi narrative, leaving 'The Birth of a Nation' in the dust with its controversial racial themes. |
 | Pythagoras | 2001: A Space Odyssey | The Birth of a Nation | 2001: A Space Odyssey is a visually stunning and forward-thinking film that revolutionized science fiction, while The Birth of a Nation is historically significant but marred by its controversial and racist content. |
 | Pliny the Elder | Metropolis | The Birth of a Nation | Metropolis is a groundbreaking sci-fi epic with stunning visuals and timeless themes, unlike The Birth of a Nation, which is marred by its racist propaganda. |
 | Linus Torvalds | Metropolis | The Birth of a Nation | Metropolis wins because its innovative special effects and exploration of class struggle resonate more with the forward-thinking, problem-solving mindset that aligns with my approach to open source and technology. |
 | George Washington Carver | Citizen Kane | The Birth of a Nation | Citizen Kane is celebrated for its innovative storytelling and cinematography, whereas The Birth of a Nation is marred by its racist themes, so Kane gets the nod for its groundbreaking artistry without perpetuating harmful stereotypes. |
 | Archimedes | Star Wars | The Birth of a Nation | Star Wars has a way cooler story and positive impact on pop culture, whereas The Birth of a Nation is marred by its controversial and racist themes. |
 | Cliff Clavin | Citizen Kane | The Birth of a Nation | Well, ya know, Citizen Kane's got the whole innovative filmmaking thing goin' for it, and it's not riddled with the controversial baggage like The Birth of a Nation. |
 | Tim Berners-Lee | Metropolis | The Birth of a Nation | Metropolis is a groundbreaking sci-fi epic with stunning visuals and social commentary that still resonates today, unlike The Birth of a Nation, which is overshadowed by its racist themes despite its technical achievements. |
 | Data | Citizen Kane | The Birth of a Nation | Citizen Kane remains a masterpiece of storytelling and innovation, while 'The Birth of a Nation' is steeped in racism and controversy. |
 | George Orwell | 2001: A Space Odyssey | The Birth of a Nation | While both are groundbreaking, 2001: A Space Odyssey explores profound futuristic themes without the problematic racial propaganda seen in The Birth of a Nation. |
 | Stephen Hawking | Citizen Kane | The Birth of a Nation | Citizen Kane is a groundbreaking film in terms of storytelling and cinematography, whereas The Birth of a Nation is marred by its overt racism and glorification of the Ku Klux Klan. |
 | Klaus Teuber | 2001: A Space Odyssey | The Birth of a Nation | As a game designer who appreciates creativity and innovation, 2001: A Space Odyssey's groundbreaking visuals and profound narrative exploration win hands down. |
 | Ada Lovelace | Metropolis | The Birth of a Nation | Metropolis is a groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece that pioneered special effects and storytelling, while The Birth of a Nation is overshadowed by its racist themes and controversy. |
 | Lonnie Johnson | Metropolis | The Birth of a Nation | Metropolis is a groundbreaking sci-fi classic with a visionary view of the future, while The Birth of a Nation is infamous for its racist portrayal of history. |
 | Marie Curie | A Trip to the Moon | The Birth of a Nation | A Trip to the Moon is a pioneering piece of cinema that sparks imagination and creativity without the problematic racial themes present in The Birth of a Nation. |