AI in Science Fiction vs Now
Objective:
Students explore how artificial intelligence is portrayed in science fiction compared to real-world AI today, developing an understanding of the ethical, social, and technological implications of AI through analysis and creative application.
Content and Methods:
The worksheet focuses on comparing AI in a work of Science-Fiction with present-day AI developments. Students analyze AI capabilities, goals, human–AI interactions, and societal responses. Methods include guided comparative research, critical questioning, and a creative design task where students create a movie poster for a fictional AI sequel that connects science fiction themes with current realities.
Competencies:
- Analytical thinking and critical comparison of fictional and real-world AI
- Understanding ethical and social implications of AI technologies
- Creative transfer and visual communication through media design
- Reflection on human–machine relationships and societal impact
Target Group and Level:
Grades 9 and up.
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Target group and level
Grade 9 and above
Subjects
AI in Science Fiction vs Now
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Science-Fiction and Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence has long been a central theme in science fiction, exploring what happens when machines begin to think, feel, or act like humans. From helpful robots and powerful computers to dangerous androids and self-aware systems, these stories reflect both our hopes and fears about technology. Through works like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner, and Ex Machina, science fiction invites us to question what it means to be intelligent—and what it means to be human.
Please note
This worksheet requires independent research
Exploring Artificial Intelligence Concepts from The Matrix: A Comparative Analysis with Today's Reality
Research and complete the table
What would you change?
Design a movie poster for a SEQUEL set in 2045 that bridges the fiction with real AI trajectory.
Include:
A tagline that references both the original's themes and real AI concerns
One tech element from the original
One current AI development
One speculative future element