302 Chapter 2: Alive Enough (10pts)

  • Write all answers in your bound journal
  • Make it NEAT and in COMPLETE SENTENCES, and clearly number the questions you are answering.
  • Develop your thought, and be ready to share your answer in class.
  • -2pt if you do not title and date the entry
  • -1pt (per infraction) if you do not clearly number the questions for your responses
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  1. How do children view furbies? What about removing the batteries?
  2. What is the main goal for children when dealing with a furby?
  3. What do second graders think furbies dream of?
  4. What are children's reactions to when furbies get their batteries removed?
  5. How does Sven act during furby repair?
  6. What is the Turing test (page 45)?
  7. Explain the upside down test, and give the results.
  8. What is Damasio's explanation for the results?
  9. What was the big difference between BIT and My Real Baby Robot?
  10. What is the reasoning behind Nexi and the blindfold?
  11. What is the ethical delima concerning making robots that feel?
  12. What is meant by the statement "People are risky and robots are safe?"
    VIDEO LINKS
  • Video of the first generation furby:
  • New versus old
  • Furby gone evil:
  • Aiko receptionist