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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?

Having a human with the power of veto is essential in decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Petrov's decision to over-rule the algorithm's alert?

No nuclear missiles landed on Russian soil Signup and view all the answers

What is the main dilemma presented in the text?

The question of whether human judgment or algorithm should have the final say in critical decisions Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Petrov's decision to over-rule the algorithm's alert?

It demonstrated the need for human intervention in critical decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the engineers over-ruling the algorithm's warning system on the rollercoaster?

A collision occurred, resulting in devastating injuries to passengers Signup and view all the answers

Why did Petrov hesitate to report the alert immediately?

He didn't trust the accuracy of the algorithm's detection Signup and view all the answers

What lesson can be learned from the story of Petrov's alarm and the Alton Towers incident?

The human element is a critical part of decision-making and should have the power of veto over algorithms Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the engineers over-rule the algorithm's warning system on the rollercoaster?

By ignoring the warning and allowing passengers onto the rollercoaster Signup and view all the answers

Why did Petrov choose to wait instead of reporting the alarm immediately?

He was unsure of the accuracy of the algorithm's detection Signup and view all the answers

What did Petrov consider before over-ruling the algorithm's alert?

The weight of responsibility for his decisions Signup and view all the answers

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