R.U.R.

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/rur

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the playwright?Karel Čapek
2. What is the year of publication?1920
3. What does the word "robot" mean and where did it come from?The word "robot" comes from the Czech word "robota," which means forced labor or serfdom. It was suggested to Karel Čapek by his brother, Josef Čapek, a painter and writer.
4. Who wrote R.U.R. and what was the play about?Karel Čapek wrote the play R.U.R. It tells the story of a factory that makes artificial people to do hard work for humans.

Artificial Beings: Entities created by humans, often with characteristics resembling living organisms or intelligent agents.
Societal Implications: The effects that a particular event, action, or idea has on the structure and functioning of society.
Technological Hubris: Excessive pride or confidence in technological capabilities, often leading to unforeseen negative outcomes.
Dissemination: The act of spreading something, especially information, widely.