Chapter Overview
'The Fun They Had' is a science fiction story by Isaac Asimov that imagines a future where children learn through mechanical devices rather than attending school. The story is set in the year 2155, where traditional schools are replaced by robots and virtual classrooms. The main characters, Tommy and Margie, discover an old book that tells them about how children used to go to school in real classrooms with human teachers. They are shocked and fascinated by this concept. The story highlights the changing nature of education and the technological advancements that alter our way of learning and interacting with others.
Important Keywords
- Future Education: The concept of learning through machines and technology, where human teachers are replaced by robots and computers.
- Mechanical Teachers: Machines that teach students in the future, instead of human teachers.
- Old Book: A book that introduces Tommy and Margie to the concept of traditional schools.
- Technology: The advanced technology that shapes the future educational system in the story.
- Schooling System: The educational structure, which is drastically different in the future compared to the present.