STS 403 Quiz 1

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  • 1. 
    In chapter one of Radical Evolution, Joel Garreau says that the GRIN technologies refer to:
    • A. 

      Genetics, Robotics, Information, and Nanotechnology

    • B. 

      Geriatrics, Robotics, Information, and Nanotechnology

    • C. 

      Genetics, Robotics, Intelligence, and Nanotechnology

    • D. 

      Genetics, Robotics, Information, and Nuclear

  • 2. 
    Joel Garreau, in chapter one of Radical Evolution, says that "enhanced people":
    • A. 

      Are not likely to appear until late in the 21st Century

    • B. 

      Are already among us

    • C. 

      Are unlikely to appear ever

    • D. 

      Have already disappeared during the last century

  • 3. 
    In chapter one of Radical Evolution, Joel Garreau say the book tests three hypotheses. Which of the following is NOT one of those hypotheses?
    • A. 

      We are riding a curve of exponential change

    • B. 

      This change is unprecedented in human history

    • C. 

      This change will replace existing political institutions with radically reorganized governing processes

    • D. 

      This change is transforming human nature

  • 4. 
    Joel Garreau, in chapter 2 of Radical Evolution, discusses __________, an organization committed to radical and rapid technological change.
    • A. 

      The department of homeland security

    • B. 

      The defense advanced research projects agency

    • C. 

      The naval special programs agency

    • D. 

      None of the above

  • 5. 
    In chapter 2 of Radical Evolution, Joel Garreau says that engineered human evolution:
    • A. 

      Is in the works right now

    • B. 

      Is a pipe dream

    • C. 

      Has been tried and it failed

    • D. 

      Is limited to defense uses exclusively

  • 6. 
    Joel Garreau, in chapter 2 of Radical Evolution, says that DARPA researcher Michael Goldblatt has said, concerning the prospect of fundamentally altering human nature through his research, that:
    • A. 

      Such change would violate his personal and professional moral codes

    • B. 

      Such change would be an unintended consequence

    • C. 

      Such change would never actually occur

    • D. 

      Such change would be insignificant

  • 7. 
    In chapter 3 of Radical Evolution, Joel Garreau says the fundamental mechanism driving "The Curve" is:
    • A. 

      Human greed

    • B. 

      Human ignorance

    • C. 

      Exponential change

    • D. 

      Market economics

  • 8. 
    Joel Garreau, in chapter 3 of Radical Evolution, says that "Moore's Law" refers to:
    • A. 

      Exponential rates of change in computer technology

    • B. 

      Exponential rates of change in nanotechnology

    • C. 

      Exponential rates of change in genetics

    • D. 

      Exponential rates of change in robotics technology

  • 9. 
    In chapter 3 of Radical Evolution, Joel Garreau says that Vernon Vinge is associated with the idea of:
    • A. 

      The Singularity

    • B. 

      Moore's Law

    • C. 

      The Curve

    • D. 

      None of the above

  • 10. 
    Joel Garreau, in chapter 4 of Radical Evolution, says that Ray Kurzweil is:
    • A. 

      Relentlessly and fiercely optimistic about the future

    • B. 

      Uncertain about the future

    • C. 

      Uncaring about the future

    • D. 

      Overall, pessimistic about the future

  • 11. 
    Joel Garreau, in chapter 4 of Radical Evolution, says that Ray Kurzweil:
    • A. 

      Does not support efforts to dramatically extend life expectancy

    • B. 

      Does not believe that life expectancy can be dramatically increased

    • C. 

      Hopes to be among the first generation to experience dramatically extended life expectancy

    • D. 

      None of the above

  • 12. 
    In chapter 4 of Radical Evolution, Joel Garreau says the core element of Kurzweil's thinking is that:
    • A. 

      The curve of exponentially increasing technology is rising smoothly

    • B. 

      The curve of exponentially increasing technology is decelerating

    • C. 

      The curve of exponentially increasing technology is completed

    • D. 

      The curve of exponentially increasing technology has reversed

  • 13. 
    Joel Garreau, in chapter 4 of Radical Evolution, says that Marvin Minsky:
    • A. 

      Takes the Hell scenario seriously

    • B. 

      Thinks the Hell scenario is a certainty

    • C. 

      Rejects the Hell scenario

    • D. 

      Does not know about the Hell scenario

  • 14. 
    In Chapter 5 of Radical Evolution, Joel Gareau says that Bill Joy has a reputation in silicon valley as:
    • A. 

      Creative and impulsive

    • B. 

      Thoughtful and level headed

    • C. 

      Angry and impulsive

    • D. 

      Angry and level headed

  • 15. 
    Joel Garreau, in chapter 5 of Radical Evolution, says that Bill Joy's version of the Hell scenario, the most dangerous development is:
    • A. 

      That for the first time, abuses of the GRIN technologies are unstoppable

    • B. 

      That for the first time, abuses of the GRIN technologies are within reach of individuals or small groups

    • C. 

      That for the first time, abuses of the GRIN technologies are inevitable

    • D. 

      None of the above

  • 16. 
    In chapter 5 of Radical Evolution, Joel Garreau says that, in order to tell if an enhanced individual was still human, he would apply:
    • A. 

      The Humanity test

    • B. 

      The Shakespeare test

    • C. 

      The Sympathy test

    • D. 

      The Empathy test

  • 17. 
    Joel Garreau, in chapter 5 of Radical Evolution, says Francis Fukuyama fears:
    • A. 

      That, in an effort to change some basic characteristics of human nature, we will make ourselves scarcely recognizable

    • B. 

      That we will allow highly undesirable characteristics to persist in human nature

    • C. 

      That we will fail to change some of the worst, most destructive aspects of human nature

    • D. 

      None of the above

  • 18. 
    In Chapter 6 of Radical Evolution, Joel Garreau says that Jaron Lanier is best known for:
    • A. 

      Developing the internet

    • B. 

      Creating the first internet search engine

    • C. 

      Inventing virtual reality

    • D. 

      Developing internet trading

  • 19. 
    Joel Garreau, in chapter 6 of Radical Evolution, says that, when comparing the thinking of Kurzweil, Joy, and Lanier, Lanier:
    • A. 

      Agrees more with Joy than Kurzweil

    • B. 

      Agrees more with Kurzweil than Joy

    • C. 

      Is off in an entirely other territory

    • D. 

      Thinks that Kurzweil and Joy are not so far apart

  • 20. 
    In chapter 6 of Radical Evolution, Joel Garreau say that Lanier uses the difference between ________ and ________ to explain why he thinks humans may prevail.
    • A. 

      Infinite games and finite games

    • B. 

      Zero-sum games and gift games

    • C. 

      Trading games and gift games

    • D. 

      Reality-based games and fantasy based games

  • 21. 
    Joel Garreau, in chapter 6 of Radical Evolution, says that Lanier believes that humans may prevail because of:
    • A. 

      Increased bridging of the interpersonal gap

    • B. 

      The impacts of internet commerce

    • C. 

      The entertainment value of virtual reality

    • D. 

      The imposition of cultural and social values on GRIN technologies

  • 22. 
    In chapter 7 of Radical Evolution, Joel Garreau says that "transhumanism" is:
    • A. 

      An effort among philosophers and ethicists to infuse technological change

    • B. 

      A form of trading in human beings

    • C. 

      A movement interested in engineered evolution

    • D. 

      The condition of being surpassed by enhanced humans

  • 23. 
    Joel Garreau, in chapter 7 of Radical Evolution, says that the transcend proposition rests on three premises. Which of the following is NOT one of those premises?
    • A. 

      The movement toward "post-human" existence is inevitable

    • B. 

      The advantages of the GRIN technologies suggests that they will continue to advance at an ever increasing rate

    • C. 

      Many of the GRIN technologies can alter basics of the human condition

    • D. 

      There will be unintended consequences from the application of these technologies

  • 24. 
    In chapter 7 of Radical Evolution, Joel Garreau say that the "transcend" position:
    • A. 

      Contradicts the prevail scenario

    • B. 

      Builds on the prevail scenario

    • C. 

      Proves the prevail scenario

    • D. 

      Is irrelevent to the prevail scenario

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