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Thinking About Thinking Machines: Isaac Asimov’s ‘Franchise’
Past Present Future
Futurism and Social Realities
This chapter explores the disconnect between a 1955 story set in 2008 and the social dynamics of the time, particularly regarding women's roles and voter identity. It critiques the vision of a technologically advanced future while revealing how societal norms remain static, as seen through the lens of Asimov's and Weizenbaum's perspectives on computing and conservatism.
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