In her article The First Androids, Jessica Reskin talks about the history of the coinage of this word (Android). (detail of the prompt will be uploaded or in instructions)

1. It is expected that your essay would contain detailed information and cover all aspects of the subject(s) in question.
2. Essay MUST be based on the assigned readings.
3. Answer ALL sub-questions in the prompt.

Prompt 9. The first androids
In her article The First Androids, Jessica Reskin talks about the history of the coinage of this word (Android).
a) How did this term enter our literature? What was the role of Albert the Great in this story?
b) What was the first actual android?
c) What were the specifications of the first android? (Explain in detail)
d) How did the contemporary scientific community treat its designer and his memoir on this android?
e) How did this android impact the technology and design of following androids?
f) How do you describe the role of Rene Descartes in automata and android designs?

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