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What is the setting of The Fun They Had Isaac Asimov?

In "The Fun They Had" by Isaac Asimov, the setting is a futuristic society where children learn entirely through pre-recorded lessons delivered through a "mechanical teacher." The story is set in the characters Tommy and Margie's home, where the mechanical teacher is the primary mode of education. The setting is depicted as mundane, with simple furnishings, and the plot delves into the children's exploration of a different learning method discovered in their home's attic: traditional paper books.

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