Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

1

What point does Richardson make about fear of machines?

AIt has grown alongside the development of ever more advanced robots.

BIt is the result of our inclination to attribute human characteristics to non-human entities.

CIt has its origins in basic misunderstandings about how inanimate objects function.

DIt demonstrates a key difference between human intelligence and machine intelligence.

2 What potential advance does Rees see as a cause for concern?

Arobots outnumbering people

Brobots having abilities which humans do not

Cartificial intelligence developing independent thought

Dartificial intelligence taking over every aspect of our lives

3 What does Wolpert emphasize in his response to the question about science fiction?

Ahow science fiction influences our attitudes to robots

Bhow fundamental robots are to the science fiction genre

Chow the image of robots in science fiction has changed over time

Dhow reactions to similar portrayals of robots in science fiction may vary

4 What is Richardson doing in her comment about reality and fantasy?

Awarning people not to confuse one with the other

Boutlining ways in which one has impacted on the other

Crecommending a change of approach in how people view them

Dexplaining why scientists have a different perspective on them from other people

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