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