Asimov vs. Dick

Question: In what way do Dick and Asimov differ in their ideas towards technology and robots?

Topic: Dick and Asimov both create a world in which technology and robots play a central role. Although Asimov has a more favorable view of robots and how they can best serve society, Dick uses deceit and creates something that can control humans rather then aid them.

Thesis: Both Dick and Asimov create a society where the use of technology is very pertinent; In Asimov’s world robots are created to assist humans and act as companions, where as in Dick’s dystopia, mood organs are the dominating factor in society.

First Body: Asimov

-Asimov creates a futuristic world in which robots will become an important part of society, having the ability to care for children and morph into the characteristics of a human.

Second Body: Dick

Dick uses an omniscience tone throughout, Do androids dream of electric sheep, conveying a society that is controlled by mood organs and conveys a pessimistic civilization where all aspects revolve around technology.

Third Body: Parallels 

Both Dick and Asimov’s story lines follow the function of technology within society and show a futuristic world where humans and life do not function as they were created to.