Philosophical Reflections on AI and Human Connection

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What effect does the author refer to as the 'Goldilocks effect' in the text?

The desire to have just the right amount of technology in human interactions.
The process of deleting unnecessary information from digital conversations.
The habit of carefully controlling the level of intimacy in online relationships. (correct)
The tendency to present oneself in the best possible way through technology.

In the context of the passage, what does the author suggest is a downside of using technology to communicate?

The convenience of having multiple ways to express love and affection.
The ability to retouch and edit oneself online.
The loss of genuine care and understanding in relationships. (correct)
The enhancement of personal connections through social media.

How does the author view the role of technology in human relationships?

As a way to distance oneself from others effectively.
As a substitute for authentic conversation and understanding. (correct)
As a means to clean up the messiness of human relationships.
As a tool that can enhance conversation and connection.

What is a key point made by the author regarding online communication and real conversation?

Real conversation allows individuals to truly know and understand each other. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of relying on technology for communication?

Forgetting the difference between online connection and genuine conversation. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the author characterize human relationships in the digital age?

Complex and demanding but often simplified by technology. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the author indicate as a common behavior in families at home due to technology?

Sitting together while texting and reading emails (A) Signup and view all the answers

What skill are students finding challenging but doable as they use technology?

Multitasking by texting someone while maintaining eye contact with another person (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does technology change individuals according to the text?

It alters not just actions but also their identities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main desire that individuals in the digital age value the most?

Having control over where they focus their attention (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about our current relationship with technology?

We seek simulation of human connection through technology. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the concept of being physically present with others yet mentally somewhere else due to technology?

Alone together (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do people often reach for their devices when alone?

To avoid facing their thoughts and feelings. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about individuals' loyalty in the digital age?

Loyalty to their own preferences and interests only (A) Signup and view all the answers

How are always-on/always-on-you devices portrayed in the text?

As offering the illusion of constant companionship. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the role of technology in defining personal identity?

Technology shapes personal identity through social sharing. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text portray the current trend of using technology for communication?

As replacing authentic conversations with simulation. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the text critique society's approach towards technology use?

Society places more importance on technology over human connections. (A) Signup and view all the answers