Why do some experts worry about AI being used in military systems? A) AI cannot analyze data B) AI could control powerful weapons without human judgment C) AI only works for entertainment D) AI cannot communicate
B) AI could control powerful weapons without human judgment
Why do stories about automation often feel unsettling? A) Machines may continue functioning without humans B) Machines cannot complete tasks C) Automation always increases employment D) Automation slows productivity
A) Machines may continue functioning without humans
Why do some scientists warn about genetic modification technologies? A) They could create ethical problems if used irresponsibly B) They reduce medical knowledge C) They prevent disease research D) They eliminate scientific discovery
A) They could create ethical problems if used irresponsibly
What is one major risk of relying too heavily on technology? A) Technology always fails B) Humans may become too dependent on automated systems C) Technology eliminates communication
B) Humans may become too dependent on automated systems
Why do dystopian societies often use surveillance technologies? A) To control citizens and maintain authority B) To reduce electricity usage C) To improve education systems D) To encourage creativity
A) To control citizens and maintain authority
Why do many science fiction stories warn about advanced AI? A) AI could eventually make important decisions faster than humans B) AI cannot process information C) AI makes technology cheaper D) AI eliminates human creativity
A) AI could eventually make important decisions faster than humans
What is one major concern about augmented reality becoming common? A) It will eliminate smartphones B) It may blur the line between the digital world and real life C) It prevents internet access
B) It may blur the line between the digital world and real life
Why do futuristic stories often explore the relationship between technology and power? A) Technology has no impact on society B) Technology eliminates social structure C) Technology can influence who controls information and resources)
C) Technology can influence who controls information and resources)
Why might colonizing another planet not solve human problems? A) Technology would fail immediately B) Human behavior and conflict would likely continue C) People would lose emotions D) Space eliminates political systems
B) Human behavior and conflict would likely continue
Why is society debating the use of robotic police technologies? A) Robots cannot follow rules B) They require too much electricity C) Questions exist about accountability and ethical decisions D) Robots are physically weak
C) Questions exist about accountability and ethical decisions
Why do futuristic stories often show extreme economic inequality? A) Technology eliminates wealth differences B) Society becomes perfectly equal C) Everyone works the same jobs D) Wealth/power can become concentrated among a small group
D) Wealth and power can become concentrated among a small group
Why are smart homes sometimes compared to science fiction concepts? A) They use automation to perform tasks without human input B) They eliminate electricity use C) They prevent communication
A) They use automation to perform tasks without human input
Why do science fiction stories often predict technological risks? A) To provide blueprints for engineers. B) To explore societal and ethical impacts C) To secure patent credits for authors
B) To explore societal and ethical impacts
Why is augmented reality becoming popular in modern entertainment? A) It blends digital experiences with real environments B) It reduces vision impairment C) It enhances gaming D) It eliminates internet usage
A) It blends digital experiences with real environments
Why do many futuristic stories connect technology with social inequality? A) It distributes wealth evenly B) It removes economic systems C) It eliminates social classes D) It can benefit some groups more than others
D) It can benefit some groups more than others
Why do some experts worry about declining birth rates in certain countries? A) It increases population growth too quickly B) It reduces the need for education C) It may lead to aging populations and economic challenges
C) It may lead to aging populations and economic challenges
Stories about colonizing Mars often show that: A) Humans become physically stronger in space B) Technology removes political conflict C) Human disagreements still exist even in new environments D) Mars has unlimited resources
C) Human disagreements still exist even in new environments
Why can immersive gaming environments become addictive? A) They limit social interaction B) They are difficult to access C) They create highly engaging virtual experiences D) They reduce visual stimulation
C) They create highly engaging virtual experiences
What is a common lesson from many futuristic stories about technology? A) Technology eliminates human responsibility B) Technology guarantees equality C) Technological progress must be balanced with ethical decisions
C) Technological progress must be balanced with ethical decisions