WorksheetsWhy the Future Doesn't Need Us
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
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.
(a)
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.
(a)
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.
(a)
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.
(a)
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.
(a)
