How do science fiction authors convey optimism or pessimism about technology and its ability to improve lives? Choose two texts from List A and compare them in order to answer this question.

List A "This world is made for monsters" by M. Rickert

"Where's my flying car?" by J. Oltion

"Blue as blood" by L. Cypess

"The man from X" by G. Hartmann

Word limit -800-1000

The essay must have the following parts:

1. An introduction of at least 150 words - see comment 19D under Comment codes, course information
2. A conclusion of at least 150 words - see comment 19D under Comment codes, course information
3. A thesis (one sentence, at the end of the introduction) - see comment 1A, under Comment Codes, course information
4. At least 3 body paragraphs of 150-200 words each
5. Quotations from the 2 readings (3 quotations per body paragraph) and in-text citations page references
6. A References list in APA style
7. A cover page and double spacing
8. A title