in a short story set in the future, humankind develop self-aware computers that can learn and make decisions. Unfortunately, the computers have become dominant over people. in a world run by computers, humans are treated as a novelty, the way we might keep a pet. sometimes they are cared for fairly well, and sometimes they are not - which is the best explanation of how the setting helps reveal the theme?

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \