### Prose Summaries #### 1. **The Fun They Had** In this futuristic tale by Isaac Asimov, education is highly mechanized, with robotic teachers and virtual classrooms. Margie and Tommy, two children living in this era, discover a printed book from the 20th century, sparking their curiosity about how schools used to be. Margie is particularly intrigued by the idea of human teachers who could interact with students, answer their questions directly, and understand their individual needs. This contrasts sharply with her experiences with the impersonal, mechanical teacher. Margie’s mechanical teacher is strict and monotonous, causing her to yearn for the lively and interactive school life described in the old book. The story concludes with Margie reflecting on the joys of the past educational system, appreciating the human connection and personal attention that it fostered. This story serves as a critique of over-reliance on technology in education and emphasizes the irreplaceable valu...
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