A Cautionary Tale

This worksheet presents a narrative about a future where people rely entirely on AI for daily decisions-health choices, scheduling, transportation, and relationships. Students read the short story closely, then reflect on the consequences of replacing human judgment with convenience. The activity encourages learners to analyze themes such as autonomy, overreliance on technology, personal agency, and what is lost when machines make all the decisions. It promotes thoughtful discussion about the balance between helpful automation and human responsibility.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Literary Reading and Theme Analysis

Social Studies – Ethics and Societal Impact of Technology

Critical Thinking – Evaluating Overreliance on AI

Technology Literacy – Considering Long-Term Consequences of Automation

This worksheet is part of our Would You Trust AI collection.