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Isaac Asimov's Future of Learning
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Isaac Asimov's Future of Learning

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What did Isaac Asimov predict in 1988?

  • We would all own computers connected to massive libraries. (correct)
  • We would only learn from physical books.
  • We would have hoverboards by October 21, 2015.
  • We would be able to predict the future accurately.
  • What is the main difference between science and science fiction, according to the text?

  • Science is about things that have already happened while science fiction is about things that may happen in the future. (correct)
  • Science is more accurate than science fiction.
  • Science is based on observations while science fiction is based on predictions.
  • Science is a historical study while science fiction is focused on the future.
  • What did Jules Verne predict in 1865, according to the text?

  • The future of science fiction.
  • The development of hoverboards by October 21, 2015.
  • The destiny of the United States. (correct)
  • The invention of computers connected to massive libraries.
  • What is the tone of the text towards the accuracy of predictions in science fiction?

    <p>Positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Isaac Asimov predict about learning in the future, according to the text?

    <p>We would be able to learn at our own pace and about whatever we choose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Isaac Asimov predict about the future of learning?

    <p>We would have digital teachers and reference materials on demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between science and science fiction, according to the text?

    <p>Science is based on observations of things that have already happened, while science fiction makes predictions about the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jules Verne predict in 1865, according to the text?

    <p>The US would achieve a significant technological feat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What frustration does the text mention about tomorrow?

    <p>It's not today</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tone of the text towards the accuracy of predictions in science fiction?

    <p>Neutral</p> Signup and view all the answers

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