Philosophy of Technology and Truth Quiz

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What is the primary focus of the text?

  • The future of humanity and potential extinction (correct)
  • The daily applications of robots in industrial settings
  • The evolution of robots into advanced smart intelligence
  • The impact of technology on human health

According to University of California researchers, how many hours do we spend in front of TV and computers at home?

  • 10 hours
  • 8 hours
  • 12 hours (correct)
  • 14 hours

What is one way in which human species could become extinct, as mentioned in the text?

  • By increasing resistance to natural phenomena
  • Through natural disasters like typhoons
  • By evolving into multiple species (correct)
  • By decreasing exposure to volcanic eruptions

How many text messages do people send and receive on average per month, according to a 2010 Nielsen survey?

<p>3,339 times (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes teenagers emotionally vulnerable to the effects of texting and online sharing?

<p>Excessive texting and online sharing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term do the Greeks use for truth, which means unhiddedness or disclosure?

<p>Aletheia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the current state of robots mentioned in the text?

<p>Robots are primarily used as industrial tools or equipment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Heidegger characterize modern technology?

<p>As a revealing and challenging forth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Causa materialis' refer to?

<p>The material out of which an object is made (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Piety' mean in the context of 'Questioning as the Piety of Thought'?

<p>Obedience and submission (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Techne' associated with?

<p>Craft of the mind and poetry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophy emphasizes treating others the way you want to be treated?

<p>Christianity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to King Solomon, what realization did he have about success long ago?

<p>Success is never satisfying (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for 'revealing' in the text?

<p>Poesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest happens when individuals focus only on personal happiness and success?

<p>They may reach addiction and discontent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect contributes to the disillusionment discussed in the text?

<p>Having unattainable dreams (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as a common theme in the pursuit of happiness in the text?

<p>The insatiable nature of worldly desires (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is NOT mentioned as contributing to disillusion according to the text?

<p>Maintaining a positive moral compass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned as an extinction risk due to human activity in the text?

<p>Designing new viruses with high virulence and 100% mortality rate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario is given as an example of a global catastrophe that would be unlikely to result in human extinction?

<p>An all-out nuclear war between Russia and the United States (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'reaching a kind of statis' refer to in the context of human civilization?

<p>A point where civilization stops progressing or regresses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for human civilization to be restricted within a relatively narrow interval of advancement?

<p>A carefully calibrated homeostatic mechanism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept does 'Post humanity' refer to in the text?

<p>A future state where people have evolved distinct cognitive abilities and physical characteristics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context is the term 'Plateau' used regarding human civilization?

<p>A point where technological advancement halts after reaching a certain level (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Humanity' refer to?

<p>The human race and the qualities that make us human (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is post humanity characterized by?

<p>Radical transformation due to advanced medical techniques and biotechnology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'Soft war' aim to explain?

<p>Rights and duties during armed struggle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are most people deeply involved with according to the text?

<p>Technology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what areas do people focus their optimistic remarks according to the text?

<p>Healthcare, food, energy, environment, education, economy, and agriculture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field is NOT mentioned as a part of post humanity transformation?

<p>Environmental sustainability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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