Robot Ad Projects

Please record your helpful and courteous feedback on the Robot Ads here. Be sure to mention the first name(s) of the presenters.

"Reason"

We read the Isaac Asimov story "Reason" on December 2 and 4. Post your comments about the story here. You might comment on the Frankenstein Complex or how Asimov uses the Three Laws of Robotics in the story.

EPICAC

Write your comments about the story "EPICAC" here, especially if you didn't get to comment in class.

City on the Edge of Forever

Record your reactions to the Star Trek episode "City on the Edge of Forever" here.

Soldier

We read Harlan Ellison's story "Soldier" in class on November 9 and 11. This would be a good place to record comments about the story. You might also "push the envelope" and try to compare this story to "The Man Who Came Early," which we read last week.

All You Zombies...

Post your comments about Robert Heinlein's "All You Zombies..." here.

Planet of the Apes

Write your comments about the film Planet of the Apes here.

Alien Planet Project Feedback

Please post your comments about the Alien Planet projects here. Include the name of at least one person in the group.

Muse

Record your comments about the story "Muse" here. In particular, you could comment about:

• the story's take on xenophobia
• the symbolism of the songs "Childflowers" and "Mind Dark"
• the ethics of wearing an Icky: Would you wear one? Why or why not? What talent would you want it to have? What might the consequences be?

The Silk and the Song

Record your thoughts about the story "The Silk and the Song" here, especially if you didn't complete the questions about the story in class.

Planet Project Classwork October 2

Briefly explain what you yourself did today to contribute to your group's Alien Planet Project. This could include anything from contributing ideas, to creating a product, to acting as the group's organizer or leader.

Puppet Show

We read the story "Puppet Show" in class on September 28 and 30. Post your comments about this xenophobia story here.

Forbidden Planet

We watched the film Forbidden Planet the week of September 21. If you have comments about the film that you were not able to share through discussion or class notes, feel free to add them here.

"'Repent, Harlequin!' said the Ticktockman"

We read Harlan Ellison's "'Repent, Harlequin!' said the Ticktockman" in class on September 14 and 16, and you may have already turned in the notes on folded paper. If not, or if you have more to say about the story, please add your comments here.

News of the Future Feedback

After you watch the News of the Future presentation in class (September 16 and 18), please post some comments about what you saw.

• Identify the person (first name, last initial) or the group (name one person in the group), then tell what you thought of their (1) ideas and (2) the way the ideas were presented.
• If you see or hear something good, please be specific about what you liked.
• If you see room for improvement, please make your suggestions constructive (don't just rip on people).
• As always, make your comments appropriate for class and your worldwide audience.

The Post-Mortem People

We read the story "The Post-Mortem People" on September 9 and 11. If you have additional comment regarding this extrapolation story about organ transplants, please post them here.

"Sales Pitch"

We read Philip K. Dick's story "Sales Pitch" in class the week of August 31. If you have comments about the story's extrapolations or other ideas, please post them here.

Ralph 124C 41+

We finished reading the Hugo Gernsback story "Ralph 124C 41+" on August 28. If you have further comments about the story, please post them here. Some comments about the story's extrapolations would be a good place to start.

First Impressions

Now that you have had a couple of days to absorb some introductory ideas about science fiction class, please post a short comment which will show (1) that you are able to post on Blogger and (2) what your "starting point" is for SF class:

What is one idea you perviusly held about science fiction that has been challenged by what you've seen in class so far.