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Essay Instructions: Science fiction literature often raises philosophical issues and is a great source for philosophical speculation. This is especially true for the mind/body problem. For example, it is common in science fiction literature to encounter androids. An android is a robot which resembles a human being in appearance and behavior. Examples of androids in science fiction books, television programs or films are numerous (Star Trek, Star Wars, Aleins, Terminator, A.I., I Robot, etc.). In reality many computer scientists are currently working in the area of “artificial intelligence” or machines that can “think for themselves.” Many computer scientists believe this is the first step in creating these androids of the future and that in time the distinction between man and machine will be practically erased. These scientists speculate that androids with super-computer brains will have thoughts, beliefs, feelings and desires just like humans. Therefore, some argue, they will also have the same rights, responsibilities, and privileges that all humans have and should be treated as thus. Do you see problems with this view of the future? Do you think machines can ever become persons?

Do you think that artificial intelligence to the level as it is presented in the story will someday be possible? Why or why not?
If A.I. does become possible, will we have obligations to treat machines “ethically?” Will they have rights? Will turning them off, as Riker does to Data, constitute murder?
What view of the mind/body problem do you think is exhibited by Picard? By Maddox?
Do you think Maddox is right when he claims that Picard is being “irrational and emotional” in his view of Data?
Do you think Picard’s argument about slavery is ultimately valid? Why or why not?
Do you agree with the JAG officers final ruling. Why or why not?
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Essay Instructions: this is a science fiction text analysis of a science fiction story that i will send through an email.
The followings must be included in the analysis.
1. Conventions of the genre
2. Identify the role of the tittle
3. the thought experiment proposed
4. the story created
5. summarizing key paragraph or sections
6. Explaining the importance of characters , themes setting or plot to the story

Essay Instructions: examine TV’s historical perspective,looking at the way television programming and technology has changed. Select one genre (science fiction) as the focus
for the assignment. The genre is important (sci-fi)and it is also important that the sources be scholarly citations

Essay Instructions: Many narratives in Science Fiction films seem to be an open invitation to explore aspects of paranoia, personal and social. Choose one or two films(below) and discuss paranoia as a theme explored by and within the narrative itself, or as a subtext to the narrative, or both.

The Matrix (Andy & Larry Washowski, 1999)

Blade Runner (Ridley Scott, 1982)
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