21st Century Technologies and Future Scenarios

Three Possible Scenarios For The Near Future

• Genetic Enhancement: The possibility of increased intelligence and longer lifespans free from genetic diseases.
• Stem Cell Research: Potential to regenerate any tissue in the body.
• Psychotropic Drugs: The use of drugs like Prozac and Ritalin to achieve happiness without side effects.

21st Century Technologies

• Genetic Engineering: Altering or manipulating an organism's genetic material for specific characteristics.
  • Applications: research, medicine, industrial biotechnology, and agriculture.
  • Uses: cloning, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and gene therapy.

Robotics

• Interdisciplinary Field: Combining computer science and engineering to design, manufacture, and operate robots.

Types of Robots

• Pre-Programmed Robots: Perform simple, repetitive tasks in controlled environments.
• Humanoid Robots: Robots resembling humans and mimicking human behavior.
• Autonomous Robots: Operate independently of human control.
• Teleoperated Robots: Mechanical bots operated remotely by humans.
• Augmenting Robots: Enhance human capabilities or replace lost functions.

Nanotechnology

• Manipulation of atomic or molecular scale to improve and revolutionize various industries.

Artificial Intelligence

• Machines emulating traditional human responses, demonstrating contemplation, judgement, and intention.

Potential Risks to Society

• Devaluation of Humanity: The possibility that AI could diminish human value.
• Labor Displacement: Reduced need for human labor due to automation.
• High Creation Costs: The expense associated with developing new AI technologies.
• Ethical Considerations: Moral dilemmas arising from AI development and implementation.
• Social Isolation: Potential for increased social isolation as people rely more on technology.
• Environmental Problems: Environmental impact stemming from AI development and implementation.

Explore the fascinating possibilities of genetic enhancement, stem cell research, and the impact of psychotropic drugs on our future. This quiz covers various aspects of 21st-century technologies and robotics, including genetic engineering and the different types of robots. Test your knowledge on how these advancements could shape our lives.