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2. Compared to the development of nuclear technology in 1945, the issue of

developing genetic engineering, nanotechnology and robotics (GNR) technology is

substantially more complex because of…

a. Public outcry due to growing concerns about terrorism

b. An increasing difficulty in separating commercial from military uses

c. Debate in the scientific community over the controversial “grey goo problem”

d. The tragic loss of Carl Sagan, a proponent of nuclear research

e. Proposals such as the Baruch Plan that effectively blocked any further attempts

at improving genetic engineering

3. In what way are genetic engineering, nanotechnology and AI similar?

a. They are being used by corporations to exploit consumers

b. Their self-replicating nature amplifies their danger

c. They harm the environment by polluting the air and water

d. They will make nuclear, biological and chemical weapons obsolete

e. They will solve all material human problems

4. Why does Bill Joy believe that the benefits of GNR technologies aren’t necessarily

worthwhile?

a. The benefits will mainly go to the rich, increasing the already massive problem

of inequality

b. It's highly unlikely that we will find applications for the technologies in our daily

lives

c. The financial costs are extremely high, so putting those funds into other fields

would be more fruitful

d. Strong evidence suggests that material advancements and power do not make

people happier

e. The technology is too complex for us to properly utilize it