Isaac Asimov’s “Reason”
- Why are the Three Laws of Robotics important? What role have they played in later science fiction? Support and explain.
- Why (and how) does Asimov reference Islam? Support and explain. It would help to know where Asimov is from (country) and when he was writing this story.
- How does technology at this advanced level change what it means to be human? Support and explain.
- How has Asimov been honored/disagreed with/acknowledged in modern television, films, and books? Support and explain.
- What is Asimov saying about religion? Why does he use Islam instead of Christianity? Support and explain.
- Name and explain three to five qualities that make us human.
Clifford D. Simak’s “Desertion”
- What do we now know about Jupiter that supports/refutes Simak’s suppositions? Support and explain.
- How important is loyalty in relationships? Support and explain.
- What have we learned about other planets that would lead us to having manned bases on them? Do you think we will ever expand beyond earth? Support and explain.
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