# What Science and Modernity means in Fantômas

> The story highlights modern tools like telegraphs, motorcars, and anthropometric measurements (fingerprints, photographs) used by both criminals and police, reflecting early 20th-century anxieties about technology aiding evil.

## Explanation

The story highlights modern tools like telegraphs, motorcars, and anthropometric measurements (fingerprints, photographs) used by both criminals and police, reflecting early 20th-century anxieties about technology aiding evil.

The conversation highlights how modern science aids both criminals and law enforcement.

The use of Bertillon's anthropometric system and dynamometer reflects the application of scientific techniques in criminal investigation.

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