Space Conquest
What does space tourism consist in?
It consists in allowing regular people to be able to fly to space for recreational purposes.
Give at least 3 negative aspects of AI.
Makes people lazy, makes it easier for students to cheat, could make some jobs disappear in the future, is not always easy to detect, not mastered enough yet, not regulated enough yet...
Define the word "dystopia".
It’s an imaginary world, it can be futuristic, organized in such a way (= de telle facon) that it’s impossible to escape. It’s an ideal for the future, but it turns out to be bad / but it switches to something bad and threatening. It criticizes dictatorship or totalitarian regimes, as well as society in general. It also denounces and opens people’s eyes on the government which can have bad intentions for the future.
In conclusion, dystopias warn us about what can happen if we don’t have critical thinking.
What is the movie Hidden Figures about?
It's about three black women working at NASA.
Name all of the articles in English and say if they are definite or indefinite.
Definite: The
Indefinite: a/an + Ø
Who are the 3 CEOs that we studied?
Richard Branson, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
Give at least 2 positive aspects of AI.
Helps workers to solve difficult problems, helps in research or medicine, makes it possible for workers to delegate some of their tasks, can sometimes help students if used right...
Give at least 2 typical features of dystopia.
Surveillance, totalitarian regime, propaganda, censorship, restrictions...
What challenges do the three women face in the movie?
They mainly face racism and misogyny.
Name all 4 modal auxiliaries and classify them from least probable to most probable.
Can't - might - may - must
What are the origins of space conquest?
Space conquest is linked to the cold war, which opposed the US to the URSS. Both countries wanted to be the first to send people to space.
What is Elon Musk's opinion on AI?
He thinks that we don't know enough about it and that we aren't able to use it correctly yet.
Define "cautionary tale".
A cautionary tale is usually a piece of fiction that is meant to warn people about something, or to open their eyes on some situations.
What are the 2 scenes that we studied in class?
There was a scene where the women's car broke down, they encountered a policeman who was first aggressive then became kind as soon as he learned about their job.
The other scene is Katherine's famous speech to her boss when he scolds her for leaving the office for to long when she needs to go to the bathroom since the black ones are far away, resulting in him taking down the "white ladies" sign in the office bathroom.
What is the difference between present simple and present be+ing?
You use present simple to talk about a habit, something that is always true.
You use present be+ing to talk about an event that is happening right now, or the very near future.
What is "American progress: Manifest Destiny"?
It's a painting that represents the colonization of America by British settlers. It shows how they thought they were chosen to bring democracy, culture and knowledge to native americans.
What is Mark Zuckerberg's opinion on AI?
He thinks it can really help humans, make our life easier and should be used and studied more.
What is the book "1984" about?
It's about a man living in a totalitarian regime where people are basically prevented from thinking by themselves and brainwashed by the governement. But the main character will try to rebel.
In what decade does the movie take place? What was the context in America?
It takes place in th 1960s, during the cold war. Segregation was supposed to be over but in reality, black people still faced it as well as racism.
What is the difference between simple past (= preterit) and present perfect?
You use simple past to describe a finished or dated action.
You use present perfect to talk about experience or an action that started in the past but still goes on/has consequences in the present.
What is the link we made between "American progress: Manifest Destiny" and space conquest?
We must be careful not to reproduce the same mistakes and not let some governments think they are entitled to colonize and own space.
What can you say about Sophia, the human-like robot?
It's a human-looking robot that features an AI system allowing her to blend in with humans. She can have conversations and remember them as well as the people she interacts with.
Name a dystopian element that we studied which sounds like fiction but is actually real in China. Whats does it consist in?
The social credit system, which consists in giving people a score based on their actions and behavior. Their credit impacts their rights and freedom.
From what we could read in some documents studied in class, what are the 2 main reasons why this movie is important?
First, it sheds light on women whose contribution in history was forgotten or erased.
Second, it gives hope to other women and allows them to relate.
When do you use past continuous? (= preterit be+ing)
To talk about an action/an event that was going on in the past, often before being interupted.