Wendy Knapp

English

27 September, 12:16

Read the following passage:

Traci couldn't figure out why the date had gone poorly. She had invested in the best facial analysis technology to apply her makeup and style her hair. Her outfit had been carefully coordinated by a program that had scanned Bob's browser history and personal photos to respond to his preferences. Throughout the date, she followed the prompting of her auditory implant exactly in order to sound sophisticated, witty, and flirtatious. Why couldn't she get a man to show interest in her? That's it, Traci decided. Tomorrow I'm buying myself a subliminal idea implanter to take on dates.

Which two central ideas in this story are most closely related?

A. Societal dysfunction and the need for romantic connection

B. The limits of technology and the importance of self-worth

C. The abuse of technology and the need for acceptance

D. Fear of rejection and the danger of unchecked power