iRobot Afterwatching

Is new technology (the robots) making life better or worse for humans?

Use CAN or CANNOT (Can't) in your answers to talk about ability.

• Robots can lift heavy objects.

• Robots cannot feel sadness or fear.

• Humans can stop the revolution.

Detective Spooner uses old technology. Do you prefer old or new technology in your own life?

What is one good thing that the NS-5 robots can do for humans?

If robots do everything (dependency), what is one bad thing that happens to humans?

Detective Spooner does not trust robots. What feeling (e.g., sadness, anger, fear) makes him think this way?

V.I.K.I. takes control. What is the biggest problem when one computer controls the whole world?

Sonny can feel emotions. Is this a good ability for a robot? Why or why not?