RR: POWER. Lecture 1

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In the story of Stanislav Petrov, what gave him pause when the alarm sounded?

  • The pressure from his superiors
  • The small number of missiles detected (correct)
  • The malfunctioning of the alert system
  • The lack of a clear protocol to follow

What was the potential consequence of Petrov reporting the alert immediately?

  • International negotiations
  • Increased military tension
  • A diplomatic conflict
  • Almost certain nuclear war (correct)

What role did Petrov play in the decision-making process during the alert?

  • Final arbiter (correct)
  • Technical support
  • Military advisor
  • Algorithm programmer

What is the key lesson from Petrov's story regarding human involvement in decision-making?

<p>Having a human with the power of veto is essential in decision-making (D)</p>
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What was the outcome of Petrov's decision to over-rule the algorithm's alert?

<p>No nuclear missiles landed on Russian soil (A)</p>
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What is the main dilemma presented in the text?

<p>The question of whether human judgment or algorithm should have the final say in critical decisions (A)</p>
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What was the significance of Petrov's decision to over-rule the algorithm's alert?

<p>It demonstrated the need for human intervention in critical decision-making (B)</p>
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What was the outcome of the engineers over-ruling the algorithm's warning system on the rollercoaster?

<p>A collision occurred, resulting in devastating injuries to passengers (A)</p>
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Why did Petrov hesitate to report the alert immediately?

<p>He didn't trust the accuracy of the algorithm's detection (D)</p>
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What lesson can be learned from the story of Petrov's alarm and the Alton Towers incident?

<p>The human element is a critical part of decision-making and should have the power of veto over algorithms (D)</p>
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In what way did the engineers over-rule the algorithm's warning system on the rollercoaster?

<p>By ignoring the warning and allowing passengers onto the rollercoaster (D)</p>
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Why did Petrov choose to wait instead of reporting the alarm immediately?

<p>He was unsure of the accuracy of the algorithm's detection (C)</p>
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What did Petrov consider before over-ruling the algorithm's alert?

<p>The weight of responsibility for his decisions (A)</p>
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