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Pre-reading
Using the following questionnaire, interview your classmates, colleagues, family,
and friends.
Questionnaire A B C
What is the most important machine to you?
a. A computer
b. A cell phone
c. A car
d. Other (specify: )
What machine could you live without?
a. A washing machine
b. A television
c. A microwave
d. Other (specify: )
How many hours a day do you use a computer?
a. Under 2
b. 2 to 4
c. 4 to 6
d. More than 6
What electronic devices besides a computer
and cell phone do you use on a regular basis?
Have you ever seen or used a robot? Yes | No
If “yes,” what did the robot do?
What kind of robot would you like to have?
a. A house cleaner
b. A chess player
c. An animal
d. Other (specify: )Artiicial Intelligence
Can machines think?