1. What is the main idea of Brian Feldman’s commentary?

2. The purpose of an editorial/commentary is to explain, persuade, warn, criticize, entertain, praise or answer. What do you think is the purpose of Mr. Feldman’s editorial? Explain your answer.

3. Tone is the attitude a writer takes towards his subject: the tone can be serious, humorous, sarcastic, ironic, inspiring, solemn, objective, cynical, optimistic, encouraging, critical, enthusiastic… Which word do you think best describes the tone of economist Brian Feldman’s commentary? Explain your answer.

4. What is your reaction to Apple's Face ID (with many others to follow)? Positive, negative or ambivalent? Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent the same question.