Lewis Thomas: The Corner of the Eye

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Thomas ranges widely in subject matter here. Analyze the essay to discover the connections (some of which are implicit) among Thomas’s subjects. How would you summarize his central point?

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Thomas refers to “special qualities of the human mind that lie beyond the reach of any machine.” What are the differences for Thomas between the human mind and computers? How do you respond? As computers have become increasingly sophisticated, have these “special qualities” been more nearly approached?

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Thomas ends by noting our capacity for surprise (and its pleasures). In an essay explore the nature and kinds of surprises that we as humans can encounter.

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