Back from the dead: could AI end grief?

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

To deal with (something)

To get (something)

To be capable (of (doing) something)

Goal

To get on with (something)

A coward

To lead to (something)

Overall

Shortly

Spot on

Regardless (of something)

To be under threat

To wander

To be off (to somewhere)

To get over (something)

Apprehensive

Creepy

To be adamant

Grasp

To sway (someone)

A crutch

To make amends

Nimble

*The following words are rude*

Batshit crazy

Wanker

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

1.       What does the maker, Justin Harrison, say in the video?

2.       Who is Rachel Sebastian, and what does she say?

3.       What did you learn about the Gowen family?

4.       What was said about the future?

5.       Would you like to use this technology?

6.       Do you think this technology will make the world a better place?

7.       Do you think that Justin has already successfully recreated his mum?

8.       Do you think this technology could be used for other things?

9.       Do you think Rachel is a dishonest person?

10.     Which invention do you think has made humans happier?

11.     Which famous dead person would you like to speak to?

12.     Which famous person would you like to speak to?

13.     How would you describe your partner’s personality?

14.     Is your personality the same as your parents’?

15.     To what extent do that following adjectives describe your personality? Stubborn, reliable, grumpy, tight-fisted, outgoing, easy-going, generous, cheerful, affectionate.