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De-extinction efforts involve methods such as locating old DNA fragments, back-breeding, and selective breeding
De-extinction efforts involve methods such as locating old DNA fragments, back-breeding, and selective breeding
True
Selective back-breeding is being used to recreate the woolly mammoth
Selective back-breeding is being used to recreate the woolly mammoth
False
Critics argue that resources should be focused on de-extinction efforts rather than preserving existing species
Critics argue that resources should be focused on de-extinction efforts rather than preserving existing species
False
Efforts to restore extinct species are only literal and involve actual resurrection
Efforts to restore extinct species are only literal and involve actual resurrection
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Wax museums typically feature only completely accurate representations of historical figures
Wax museums typically feature only completely accurate representations of historical figures
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Some AI chatbots allow users to interact with deceased loved ones
Some AI chatbots allow users to interact with deceased loved ones
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- The auroch, a wild 'supercow' driven into extinction in the 1600s, is being recreated through selective ______ in Europe
- The auroch, a wild 'supercow' driven into extinction in the 1600s, is being recreated through selective ______ in Europe
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- Character.AI allows users to chat with ______ figures, raising questions about ownership of chat voices and access to chatbot simulations of deceased loved ones
- Character.AI allows users to chat with ______ figures, raising questions about ownership of chat voices and access to chatbot simulations of deceased loved ones
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- There is debate about the value of creating a living history museum with robot Neanderthals or people who ______ up like them
- There is debate about the value of creating a living history museum with robot Neanderthals or people who ______ up like them
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Study Notes
De-Extinction Efforts, Back-Breeding, Metaphorical Resurrections, Wax Museums, and AI Chatbots
- Scientists are researching ways to bring extinct species back to life, and AI could be a new tool to make it possible.
- De-extinction efforts involve methods such as locating old DNA fragments, back-breeding, and selective breeding.
- Examples of species targeted for de-extinction include the woolly mammoth, passenger pigeon, Pyrenean ibex, moa, dragon, and dodo.
- Critics argue that resources should be focused on preserving existing species rather than de-extinction efforts.
- Selective back-breeding is being used in Europe to recreate the auroch, a wild "supercow" driven into extinction in the 1600s.
- Some efforts to restore extinct species are metaphorical, such as the search for the next Michael Jordan or the next Obama.
- Wax museums differ from traditional sculpture collections and could feature slightly modified versions of historical figures or people who never existed.
- Character.AI allows users to chat with historical figures, raising questions about ownership of chat voices and access to chatbot simulations of deceased loved ones.
- Conversing with simulated personalities online has potential benefits and risks.
- The "Old Man" of Shanidar provides insight into the appearance of Neanderthals, and some modern populations still carry Neanderthal genes.
- There is debate about the value of creating a living history museum with robot Neanderthals or people who dress up like them.
- Society is constantly on the lookout for new versions of old people and things, and it is worth discussing why this is.
De-Extinction Efforts, Back-Breeding, Metaphorical Resurrections, Wax Museums, and AI Chatbots
- Scientists are researching ways to bring extinct species back to life, and AI could be a new tool to make it possible.
- De-extinction efforts involve methods such as locating old DNA fragments, back-breeding, and selective breeding.
- Examples of species targeted for de-extinction include the woolly mammoth, passenger pigeon, Pyrenean ibex, moa, dragon, and dodo.
- Critics argue that resources should be focused on preserving existing species rather than de-extinction efforts.
- Selective back-breeding is being used in Europe to recreate the auroch, a wild "supercow" driven into extinction in the 1600s.
- Some efforts to restore extinct species are metaphorical, such as the search for the next Michael Jordan or the next Obama.
- Wax museums differ from traditional sculpture collections and could feature slightly modified versions of historical figures or people who never existed.
- Character.AI allows users to chat with historical figures, raising questions about ownership of chat voices and access to chatbot simulations of deceased loved ones.
- Conversing with simulated personalities online has potential benefits and risks.
- The "Old Man" of Shanidar provides insight into the appearance of Neanderthals, and some modern populations still carry Neanderthal genes.
- There is debate about the value of creating a living history museum with robot Neanderthals or people who dress up like them.
- Society is constantly on the lookout for new versions of old people and things, and it is worth discussing why this is.
De-Extinction Efforts, Back-Breeding, Metaphorical Resurrections, Wax Museums, and AI Chatbots
- Scientists are researching ways to bring extinct species back to life, and AI could be a new tool to make it possible.
- De-extinction efforts involve methods such as locating old DNA fragments, back-breeding, and selective breeding.
- Examples of species targeted for de-extinction include the woolly mammoth, passenger pigeon, Pyrenean ibex, moa, dragon, and dodo.
- Critics argue that resources should be focused on preserving existing species rather than de-extinction efforts.
- Selective back-breeding is being used in Europe to recreate the auroch, a wild "supercow" driven into extinction in the 1600s.
- Some efforts to restore extinct species are metaphorical, such as the search for the next Michael Jordan or the next Obama.
- Wax museums differ from traditional sculpture collections and could feature slightly modified versions of historical figures or people who never existed.
- Character.AI allows users to chat with historical figures, raising questions about ownership of chat voices and access to chatbot simulations of deceased loved ones.
- Conversing with simulated personalities online has potential benefits and risks.
- The "Old Man" of Shanidar provides insight into the appearance of Neanderthals, and some modern populations still carry Neanderthal genes.
- There is debate about the value of creating a living history museum with robot Neanderthals or people who dress up like them.
- Society is constantly on the lookout for new versions of old people and things, and it is worth discussing why this is.
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Are you intrigued by de-extinction efforts, back-breeding, wax museums, and AI chatbots? Then this quiz is perfect for you! Test your knowledge on the methods used to bring back extinct species, examples of targeted species, and the arguments for and against these efforts. Explore the world of selective back-breeding and metaphorical resurrections, and learn about the potential benefits and risks of conversing with simulated personalities online. Take this quiz to discover fascinating insights into the world of de-ext
