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WorksheetsQuiz on Technology and the Future
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the main topic of the text?
Why the future doesn't need us
How to build a robot
The history of computers
The importance of nature
Which magazine published the article?
Wired
Time
National Geographic
Forbes
What does the article suggest about the future?
It will be full of robots
It will be very dark
It will be very bright
It doesn't need us
When was the article published?
2004
2010
1999
2020
What is one of the themes discussed in the article?
Technology and its impact
Cooking recipes
Animal behavior
Travel destinations
What is a possible concern mentioned in the article?
Too much reading
Lack of exercise
Too many vacations
Over-reliance on technology
What is the format of the article?
A recipe
A news report
An opinion piece
A travel guide
What is one of the themes discussed in the article?
The benefits of technology
The history of technology
The dangers of technology
How to use technology
When was the article published?
March 15, 2005
April 19, 2004
February 10, 2003
January 1, 2000
What is the author's perspective on technology?
It is easy to understand
It is always good
It can be harmful
It is not important
Robots and AI are the same.
TRUE
FALSE
Theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking believed that robots will continuously improve but it would never replace humankind.
TRUE
FALSE
Like Hawking, some experts have been warning us about the dangers of these genetically modified viruses and the risk of an infectious outbreak for at least a decade
TRUE
FALSE
Joy’s worries focus on the transforming technologies of the21st century—genetics, nanotechnology, and robotics (GNR).
TRUE
FALSE
Joy concludes that we ought to relinquish these technologies before it’s too late.
TRUE
FALSE
Overall, which of the following best describes the author’s attitude towards the subject matter presented in the article, “Why does the future doesn’t need us”?
Large-scale discussion of issues with GNR technologies in a neutral light is the best step to take moving forward
GNR technologies are an immediate threat to civilization, and the necessity of preventing its more controversial branches is non-negotiable
Integration of humanity with robotics is inevitable and beneficial, and because it will occur gradually, we will not even notice the changes
The volume of dystopian forecasts overstates the truth of GNR research; nevertheless, it is advisable that scientists and intellectuals create a manifesto to ensure the safety of future developments
Why does Bill Joy believe that the benefits of GNR technologies aren’t necessarily worthwhile?
The benefits will mainly go to the rich, increasing the already massive problem of inequality
The financial costs are extremely high, so putting those funds into other fields would be more fruitful
Strong evidence suggests that material advancements and power do not make people happier
The technology is too complex for us to properly utilize it
In what way are genetic engineering, nanotechnology and AI similar?
They are being used by corporations to exploit consumers
Their self-replicating nature amplifies their danger
They will make nuclear, biological and chemical weapons obsolete
They will solve all material human problems
The artificial manipulation, modification and recombination of DNA or other nucleic acid molecules in order to modify an organism or population of organism
Genetics
Nanotechnology
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
The ability of a digital computer-controlled robot to perform task commonly associated with intelligent beings.
Genetics
Nanotechnology
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
