In the immediate future, we will see the increasing commodification of many new technologies – artificial intelligence and robotics, 3D manufacturing, custom made biological and pharmaceutical products, lethal autonomous weapons and driverless cars. This will pose conundrums. The moral question of how a driverless car will decide between hitting jaywalker and swerving and damaging the car has often been debated. The answer is both simple- save the human life- and complex. At which angle should the car swerve- just enough to save the jaywalker or more than enough? If the driverless car is in Dublin, who would take the decision ? The Irish Government, or the car’s original code writer in California, or a software programmer in Hyderabad to whom maintenance is outsourced ? If different national jurisdictions have different fine print on prioritizing a human life, how will it affect insurance and investment decisions, including transnational ones? Which of the following statements best reflect the rational, plausible, and practical implications that can be derived from the passage given above? 1. Too much globalization is not in the best interests of any country. 2. Modern technologies are increasingly blurring the economic borders. 3. Innovation and capital have impinged on the domain of the state. 4. Public policy of every country should focus on developing its own supply chains. 5. Geopolitics will have to reconcile to many ambiguities and uncertainties. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1, 4 and 5 only
1, 2, 3 and 4 only
2, 3 and 5 only
2, 3 and 5 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: The passage primarily discusses the ethical and practical dilemmas posed by advancements in technology, particularly driverless cars, rather than globalization as a whole. Statement 2 is correct: The passage raises questions about decision-making in scenarios involving driverless cars, highlighting potential conflicts between different stakeholders and jurisdictions. Statement 3 is correct: It reinforces the complexity of decision-making in scenarios involving driverless cars and the potential implications of differing national regulations. Statement 4 is incorrect: The passage does not provide solutions but rather poses questions and highlights the complexities of decision-making in scenarios involving driverless cars. Statement 5 is correct: The passage delves into various moral and practical questions arising from the use of driverless cars, such as how they prioritize human life in different scenarios. Therefore, Option (c) is correct.
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