Lathe of Heaven

What is the primary theme explored in the science fiction novel 'The Lathe of Heaven' by Ursula K. Le Guin?

• The impact of dreams on reality

• The development of artificial intelligence

• The exploration of space

• The ethics of genetic engineering

In 'The Lathe of Heaven', what scientific concept is primarily used to alter reality?

• Quantum mechanics

• Genetic modification

• Dream manipulation

• Time travel

Which scientific principle is most closely related to the idea of altering reality through dreams, as depicted in 'The Lathe of Heaven'?

• The observer effect

• The uncertainty principle

• Chaos theory

• The butterfly effect

In 'The Lathe of Heaven', the protagonist's dreams have the power to change reality. Which branch of science studies the nature of dreams?

• Neuroscience

• Psychology

• Cognitive science

• All of the above

What is the role of the character Dr. Haber in 'The Lathe of Heaven'?

• A dream therapist

• A neuroscientist

• A psychiatrist

• A physicist

Which scientific tool or method is used by Dr. Haber to influence dreams in 'The Lathe of Heaven'?

• Electroencephalogram (EEG)

• Functional MRI (fMRI)

• Augmentor

• Neurofeedback

'The Lathe of Heaven' explores the consequences of altering reality. Which scientific theory addresses the potential outcomes of changing initial conditions?

• Chaos theory

• String theory

• Relativity

• Quantum field theory

In 'The Lathe of Heaven', what is the ethical dilemma faced by the characters when altering reality?

• The unpredictability of changes

• The moral implications of playing God

• The risk of creating paradoxes

• All of the above

Which scientific discipline would be most concerned with the ethical implications of altering reality, as seen in 'The Lathe of Heaven'?

• Bioethics

• Philosophy of science

• Environmental science

• Astrophysics

In 'The Lathe of Heaven', how does the alteration of reality through dreams relate to the concept of parallel universes?

• It suggests the existence of multiple realities

• It disproves the theory of parallel universes

• It shows the merging of different timelines

• It has no relation to parallel universes