Question 1

Groom and Nass write that in controlled environments, robots in human-like social roles are demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

A)  World domination 
B)  Entertainment value 
C)  Domestic servitude 
D)  Great promise 
E)  Human expectations 
A)  World domination 
B)  Entertainment value 
C)  Domestic servitude 
D)  Great promise 
E)  Human expectations D

Question 2

Joy references ____________________, who believes that neither material possessions nor scientific progress is what really makes us happy.

Accepted Answer

the Dalai Lama

Question 3

Buchanan claims that "the continual neglect of developing nations as potential __________" appears to be an awful lot like imperialism and colonialism.

Accepted Answer

information suppliers

Question 4

Two major problem areas discussed by Groom and Nass about robots are the robot's inability to earn __________ and a lack of __________.

Accepted Answer

trust, sel

Question 5

Buchanan believes that what has not changed much in "nearly twenty years"?

Accepted Answer

A)  The inequities of animal regulation 
B)  The inequities in information 
C)  The inequities in access to the newest software 
D)  The inequities of formal patience 
E)  None of the above 
A)  The inequities of animal regulation 
B)  The inequities in information 
C)  The inequities in access to the newest software 
D)  The inequities of formal patience 
E)  None of the above

Question 6

__________ is the term Buchanan uses when describing access to, control over, dissemination of, and content construction of information in various parts of the world compared with each other.

Accepted Answer

Informatio

Question 7

Bentham's Panopticon is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A theory explaining property rights 
B)  A prison he designed so that all prisoners could be constantly watched 
C)  A technological advancement in the nineteenth century 
D)  A psychological theory about the effects of surveillance 
E)  A book he wrote about the rights of prisoners 
A)  A theory explaining property rights 
B)  A prison he designed so that all prisoners could be constantly watched 
C)  A technological advancement in the nineteenth century 
D)  A psychological theory about the effects of surveillance 
E)  A book he wrote about the rights of prisoners

Question 8

Explain Richard de George's "Seven Theses for Business Ethics and the Information Age." Add an eighth thesis of your own.

Accepted Answer

Richard de George's "Seven Theses for Bu

Question 9

Most people already recognize that technology will soon threaten our mental privacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Buchanan believes that information inequity could be resolved through simple measures like giving computers to citizens of developing nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The threat of uncontrolled nanotechnology destroying all life on Earth is called the _____________ problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The threat of uncontrolled nanotechnology destroying all...

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of Buchanan's concerns about information inequity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional cultures may be lost as everyone becomes more Westernized. 
B)  Citizens of developing nations don't get to be information suppliers. 
C)  Since most of the Internet is in English, non-English-speaking cultures may be damaged. 
D)  Individuals may take power away from governments and corporations. 
E)  Cultural niches may break down and make us all more similar. 
A)  Traditional cultures may be lost as everyone becomes more Westernized. 
B)  Citizens of developing nations don't get to be information suppliers. 
C)  Since most of the Internet is in English, non-English-speaking cultures may be damaged. 
D)  Individuals may take power away from governments and corporations. 
E)  Cultural niches may break down and make us all more similar.

Question 13

Should robots be held to the same moral standards as humans? As technology advances, should robots become a source of moral worry?

Accepted Answer

The question of whether robots should be

Question 14

Joy argues that we should not restrain our search for knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How much privacy should we demand at work? What are legitimate kinds and methods of monitoring one's employees?

Accepted Answer

The amount of privacy that should be dem

Question 16

Why does Losey refer to SOPA and the PROTECT IP Act as "Intolerable Acts"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because there is no way people are going to tolerate these bills. 
B)  Because he considers them abuses of power, similar to the Intolerable Acts of 1774. 
C)  Because they were passed by the British Parliament, like the Intolerable Acts of 1774. 
D)  Because the aim of the bills is to protect property, like the Intolerable Acts of 1774. 
E)  Because the aim of the bills is to catch pirates, like the Intolerable Acts of 1774. 
A)  Because there is no way people are going to tolerate these bills. 
B)  Because he considers them abuses of power, similar to the Intolerable Acts of 1774. 
C)  Because they were passed by the British Parliament, like the Intolerable Acts of 1774. 
D)  Because the aim of the bills is to protect property, like the Intolerable Acts of 1774. 
E)  Because the aim of the bills is to catch pirates, like the Intolerable Acts of 1774.

Question 17

What term is typically used for those persons who would rather technology regress than progress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Good ol' boys 
B)  GOT (good ol' time) groups 
C)  Luddites 
D)  Lemmings 
E)  Luminaries 
A)  Good ol' boys 
B)  GOT (good ol' time) groups 
C)  Luddites 
D)  Lemmings 
E)  Luminaries

Question 18

Generally speaking, technology does not pose any new legal problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Thompson believes we need to stop seeing advanced "mind reading" technology as __________ and start thinking about how we'll react to it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thompson believes we need to stop seeing...

Question 20

"Civil rights of the mind" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  The 1960's slogan "Free your mind" 
B)  A right to private thoughts 
C)  A right to free expression 
D)  Equality of access to technology and learning experiences 
E)  The rights of future sentient robots or computers 
A)  The 1960's slogan "Free your mind" 
B)  A right to private thoughts 
C)  A right to free expression 
D)  Equality of access to technology and learning experiences 
E)  The rights of future sentient robots or computers

Groom and Nass write that in controlled environments, robots in human-like social roles are demonstrating:

Joy references ____________________, who believes that neither material possessions nor scientific progress is what really makes us happy.

Buchanan claims that "the continual neglect of developing nations as potential __________" appears to be an awful lot like imperialism and colonialism.

Two major problem areas discussed by Groom and Nass about robots are the robot's inability to earn and a lack of .

Buchanan believes that what has not changed much in "nearly twenty years"?

__________ is the term Buchanan uses when describing access to, control over, dissemination of, and content construction of information in various parts of the world compared with each other.

Bentham's Panopticon is:

Explain Richard de George's "Seven Theses for Business Ethics and the Information Age." Add an eighth thesis of your own.

Most people already recognize that technology will soon threaten our mental privacy.

Buchanan believes that information inequity could be resolved through simple measures like giving computers to citizens of developing nations.

The threat of uncontrolled nanotechnology destroying all life on Earth is called the _____________ problem.

Which of the following is NOT one of Buchanan's concerns about information inequity?

Should robots be held to the same moral standards as humans? As technology advances, should robots become a source of moral worry?

Joy argues that we should not restrain our search for knowledge.

How much privacy should we demand at work? What are legitimate kinds and methods of monitoring one's employees?

Why does Losey refer to SOPA and the PROTECT IP Act as "Intolerable Acts"?

What term is typically used for those persons who would rather technology regress than progress?

Generally speaking, technology does not pose any new legal problems.

Thompson believes we need to stop seeing advanced "mind reading" technology as __________ and start thinking about how we'll react to it.

"Civil rights of the mind" refers to:

On the Job: Everyday Ethics at Work

The Check Is in the Mail": Honesty and Trust in Business

Money, How We Get It, and Where It Goes: Accounting, Finance, and Investment Ethics

Who Gets What and Why? Fairness and Justice

Is the Social Responsibility of Business...to Increase Its Profits"?: Social Responsibility and Stakeholder Theory

The Art of Seduction: the Ethics of Advertising, Marketing, and Sales

Things Fall Apart: Product Liability and Consumers

You Know How to Whistle, Dont You?": Whistle-Blowing, Company Loyalty, and Employee Responsibility

Think Local, Act Global: International Business

Working With Mother Nature: Environmental Ethics and Business Ecology

When the Buck Stops Here: Leadership

Whos Minding the Store?: The Ethics of Corporate Governance

Is Everything for Sale?: The Future of the Free Market

The Good Life

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Exam 6: When Innovation Bytes Back: Ethics and Technology

Groom and Nass write that in controlled environments, robots in human-like social roles are demonstrating:

Joy references ____________________, who believes that neither material possessions nor scientific progress is what really makes us happy.

Buchanan claims that "the continual neglect of developing nations as potential __________" appears to be an awful lot like imperialism and colonialism.

Two major problem areas discussed by Groom and Nass about robots are the robot's inability to earn __________ and a lack of __________.

Buchanan believes that what has not changed much in "nearly twenty years"?

__________ is the term Buchanan uses when describing access to, control over, dissemination of, and content construction of information in various parts of the world compared with each other.

Bentham's Panopticon is:

Explain Richard de George's "Seven Theses for Business Ethics and the Information Age." Add an eighth thesis of your own.

Most people already recognize that technology will soon threaten our mental privacy.

Buchanan believes that information inequity could be resolved through simple measures like giving computers to citizens of developing nations.

The threat of uncontrolled nanotechnology destroying all life on Earth is called the _____________ problem.

Which of the following is NOT one of Buchanan's concerns about information inequity?

Should robots be held to the same moral standards as humans? As technology advances, should robots become a source of moral worry?

Joy argues that we should not restrain our search for knowledge.

How much privacy should we demand at work? What are legitimate kinds and methods of monitoring one's employees?

Why does Losey refer to SOPA and the PROTECT IP Act as "Intolerable Acts"?

What term is typically used for those persons who would rather technology regress than progress?

Generally speaking, technology does not pose any new legal problems.

Thompson believes we need to stop seeing advanced "mind reading" technology as __________ and start thinking about how we'll react to it.

"Civil rights of the mind" refers to:

On the Job: Everyday Ethics at Work

The Check Is in the Mail": Honesty and Trust in Business

Money, How We Get It, and Where It Goes: Accounting, Finance, and Investment Ethics

Who Gets What and Why? Fairness and Justice

Is the Social Responsibility of Business...to Increase Its Profits"?: Social Responsibility and Stakeholder Theory

The Art of Seduction: the Ethics of Advertising, Marketing, and Sales

Things Fall Apart: Product Liability and Consumers

You Know How to Whistle, Dont You?": Whistle-Blowing, Company Loyalty, and Employee Responsibility

Think Local, Act Global: International Business

Working With Mother Nature: Environmental Ethics and Business Ecology

When the Buck Stops Here: Leadership

Whos Minding the Store?: The Ethics of Corporate Governance

Is Everything for Sale?: The Future of the Free Market

The Good Life

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Two major problem areas discussed by Groom and Nass about robots are the robot's inability to earn and a lack of .