Pd.+2+Mr.+Tanner+BW

1. What do you think is the theme, or most important message, of the essay?

2. One critic has said that Asimov is "thankfully, a teacher first and a scientist second." How would you explain this quotation? Find details from the essay that support this statement.

3. What do you think is gained or lost when progress in modern technology changes the way we live? List examples of recent changes and their effects to support your opinion.