Alien Contact and Human Assumptions

Alien Contact and Human Assumptions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Philosophy, Science, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video discusses the potential contact between humans and aliens, challenging the notion that aliens would be interested in us or our technology. It suggests that aliens might be indifferent to humans, similar to how humans view animals in the forest. The video warns against advertising our existence to aliens due to unknown intentions and potential dangers, even if they are not inherently evil. It concludes that while aliens might be peaceful, they could still pose a threat by simply not caring about humanity.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common human fantasy about alien contact?

Aliens will enslave humanity.

Aliens will attack Earth.

Aliens will land and share technology.

Aliens will ignore Earth.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker believe aliens might not be interested in humans?

Humans are too advanced.

Aliens are too similar to humans.

Humans have nothing to offer.

Aliens may not find humans interesting.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's view on making contact with aliens?

It is impossible to achieve.

It is safe and beneficial.

It is risky due to unknown intentions.

It is necessary for human advancement.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the potential threat of aliens?

Aliens will actively seek to harm humans.

Aliens might disregard humans, causing harm.

Aliens will help humans develop.

Aliens will be friendly and cooperative.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about aliens' intentions towards Earth?

Aliens are likely to leave Earth alone.

Aliens want to plunder Earth.

Aliens will destroy Earth.

Aliens will colonize Earth.