I really enjoy sci-fi. My favorite books in the genre that I would recommend to anyone are 'Use of Weapons' by Iain M. Banks, and 'House of Suns' by Alastair Reynolds. Other works by both authors are also worth checking out.

Seriously, I don't care where it comes from as long as it tastes like the real deal and doesn't have negative effects on our health.

For those into Japanese animation, check out this short series set in the near future Japan where household androids are commonplace starting to become self aware. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_of_Eve

No. While it might be easier to read eink readers, using a 'normal' monitor/phone display to read will not worsen your eyesight.