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Exam #3 Review Sheet • Please keep in mind that this sheet is meant to supplement your studying and NOT be a substitute for it. • Materials covered on this exam: Cultural Relativism, Meaning of ... Life, PBS 22nd Century, Nick Bostrom TED talk: “A Philosophical Quest for our Biggest Problems,” Transhumanist Ethics (Philosophy of Technology) • The answers to the sample test questions can be found in the Power Points, Internet, videos, or you can google them online. I sometimes may tell you the answers in class. • You will need a new scantron for this exam. Do not wrinkle or bend it. • Closed-book, closed-notes exam. Electronic devices like cell phones are not allowed. • No talking during exam. Keep eyes on own paper. • Clear everything off desk, except for scantron, test, and pencil. • Do not write on test; use scantron. Questions 1-11 refer to the 22nd Century PBS program (which can be found on YouTube): 1. Who is the author of Brave New World? A. Aldous Huxley B. James Hughes C. Ramez Naam D. Charles Darwin E. Peter Singer 2. Orlanda Bell is an astral projection: half ___, half ___. A. amoeba; paramecium B. hardware; software C. chimpanzee; human D. cat; dog E. human; machine 3. The World Wide ___ is a future technological development that was discussed at the beginning of the 22nd Century program. A. Eye B. Stomach C. Heart D. Mind E. Ear 4. Erick Ramsey is locked in—which means that he is ___. A. always getting himself locked in various rooms B. an expert locksmith C. totally aware of his surroundings, but not able to communicate with the outside world D. kicked out of his parents’ house forever E. dead [Show More]

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