Why the Future Doesn't Need Us

What was William Nelson Joy's main concern in his article "Why the Future Doesn't Need Us"?

• • A. The decline of human creativity

• • B. The existential risks posed by advanced technologies

• • C. The financial cost of technological advancements

• • D. The environmental impact of technology

TRUE or FALSE: William Nelson Joy warned against the slow rise of new technologies.

According to Joy, which technologies pose significant risks?

• • A. Artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cloud computing

• • B. Genetics, nanotechnology, and robotics

• • C. Internet of Things, machine learning, and virtual reality

• • D. Biotechnology, quantum computing, and 3D printing

TRUE or FALSE: Robots with a high degree of autonomy can perform tasks without human intervention.

What does autonomy in robots mean?

• • A. Ability to perform tasks based on pre-programmed instructions

• • B. Ability to perform tasks based on current state and sensing without human intervention

• • C. Ability to perform tasks based on remote human control

• • D. Ability to perform tasks based on random decision-making

TRUE or FALSE: Emotional robotics involves robots that can genuinely experience emotions.

What ethical consideration arises from the development of emotional robotics?

• • A. Increased productivity in the workplace

• B. Enhanced entertainment value of robots

• C. Issues related to accountability for decisions made by robots

• • D. Reduced cost of manufacturing robots

TRUE or FALSE: According to Joy, the dangers of advanced technologies are less pressing because they require large facilities.

Why does Joy argue that advanced technologies pose a greater threat than previous ones?

• A. They are more expensive

• B. They are harder to understand

• C. They are less efficient

• D. They have the potential to self-replicate and evolve beyond human oversight

TRUE or FALSE: Human emotional attachment to robots can lead to ethical dilemmas.