THE FUTURE PRESENTATION

PRESENTATION

THE FUTURE

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"In my opinion, science and technology are a primary productive force."

Deng Xiaoping

• What machines use artificial intelligence these days?
• What do you think AI machines will be able to do in the future?
• How do you feel about AI?

Answers a = less sure b = most sure Answers an intention – I’m going to speak a spontaneous decision – I’ll speak an arrangement – I’m speaking a prediction – won’t listen

Work with a partner. Decide which is the correct verb form.

1. A. Are you driving / Could you drive to France next week? B. We're not sure. We will / might fly this time.2. A. Won't you / Aren't you going to take a jacket? B. No, I'm not. The forecast said it is going to / might be very warm today. 3. A. Do you fancy going to the cinema this evening? B. Sorry, I'll work / I'm working late tonight. How about tomorrow night? I'll call / I'm going to call you. 4. A. What are you doing / will you do Saturday night? B. I'm not sure yet. I will / may go round to a friend's house to watch the football, or he will / may come round to mine.

Work with a partner. Decide which is the correct verb form.

5. A. Are you not going to have / May you not have any wine? B. No, I'll drive / I'm driving everyone home.6. A. Are you still having problems with your neighbours? B. Yes, they've been getting worse. We are going to / will try and move. 7. A Oh no! 3-0 down at half-time! B. Come on, you never know. I think we are going to / could still win. 8. A. You're out every night! You won't pass / aren't passing those exams next month, you know! B. I know. I might / I 'll work harder nearer the time, I promise.

The game Go almost certainly originated in China and it is one of the oldest board games in the world. Nowadays, Go-playing is most prevalent in Japan, China, Korea, and Taiwan. The object of the game is to use stones to form territories on a board and to capture the other player’s stones by completely surrounding them. AlphaGo is the AI program which is so sophisticated that it is capable of challenging and beating professional Go players and playing the game to a very high standard.

Read about AlphaGo below. What happened in 2016?

The Al program AlphaGo beat a human, Lee Sedol, at the ancient Chinese game of Go in 2016. It was a historic moment for artificial intelligence.

Listen to why the AlphaGo game was so important and answer the questions.

1. How does Go compare to chess? 2. How was AlphaGo different from earlier computer programs? 3. What shocked AlphaGo's creators?

ANSWERS

1. It is more difficult and demanding. 2. It can learn by itself. 3. It's learned from its mistakes and developed a style that was very individual.

Listen and complete the different experts' views on AI and our future. Which people see AI as something to worry about? Whose opinions do you agree with?

ANSWERS

What do you think will happen? Work in groups. Ask questions about the future with Do you think... will... ? Answer with might, could, may, or wil.

Group discussion

* How do you think AI will affect the job market in the future? Will it create more jobs or lead to job loss? * What are the ethical considerations when using AI for decision-making, such as in healthcare or criminal justice? * In what ways can AI improve our daily lives, and what challenges might arise from increased AI integration in society? * How can we balance the benefits of AI with concerns about privacy and data security? * Do you believe AI should be regulated by the government, or should it be left to market forces to decide its development and use?

Is a robot going to take my job?

Work with a partner. Listen to four people talking about their jobs or career plans. Write what jobs they do. Put a tick or a cross if they think their job will be safe (v) / not safe (X) from intelligent machines.

lawyer

waitress

(taxi/truck/bus) driver

Listen again. What reasons do they give? Do you agree?

Answers 1. Jessica thinks machines will be able to write simple business and sports articles, but they’ll never be able to replace a good journalist (or write a novel about being human). 2. Rob thinks machine intelligence will be able to do the research into past cases that a junior lawyer would normally do, but machines could never replace lawyers in court as they wouldn’t be able to play on human emotions. 3. Derek thinks that driverless cars will replace drivers. 4. Hilary thinks that some restaurants will have robot waiters, but that people will soon miss human contact.

AI Scenarios

1. You are a medical professional. Discuss how AI can be employed in healthcare to improve patient diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
2. You are a teacher. How can AI technology be used in the classroom to enhance the learning experience for students? Discuss its benefits and potential drawbacks.
3. You are an environmentalist. Explain how AI can be utilized to address environmental issues, such as climate change and wildlife conservation.
4. You are a business owner. How can AI be integrated into your business operations to increase efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction?
5. You are a city planner. Discuss how AI can contribute to creating smart cities, addressing urban challenges, and improving the quality of life for residents.
6. You are a civil liberties advocate. Share your concerns about the use of AI in surveillance and law enforcement, and propose ethical guidelines for its usage.
7. You are an artist. Explore how AI can be used in the creative industry, such as generating art, music, or literature. Discuss the implications for artists and the art world.
8. You are a concerned citizen. Reflect on the potential impacts of AI on society, including issues like job displacement, privacy invasion, and algorithmic bias.
9. You are a government official. Discuss the role of government in regulating AI technology and ensuring that it benefits society while minimizing potential risks.
10. You are a student. Share your thoughts on how AI might impact your future career and education, both positively and negatively.

Video: will technology shape our future or will we?

1. Before watching the video, try to predict what the video might be about based on the title. 2. Take notes while watching the video, focusing on key points, statistics, or any interesting facts presented. 3. Group Discussion: Each group should summarize the video's main points and share their thoughts and reactions with the rest of the class.

To summarize the video, answer these questions

1. What is the main message of the speaker regarding technology and its impact on society? (Provide a detailed explanation) 2. How does the speaker's perspective on technology change after having children, and why does it change? (Provide a detailed explanation) 3. Describe the historical consistency of people's worries about technological innovation as discussed by the speaker. (Provide a detailed explanation) 4. How does the speaker illustrate the influence of frame of reference on attitudes towards new technologies? (Provide a detailed explanation) 5. What are the speaker's concerns about the rapid development and application of digital technologies, and why does she feel this way? (Provide a detailed explanation) 6. Why does the speaker emphasise the need for a broad societal debate about the impact of quantum technology, and what role does she suggest people should play in it? (Provide a detailed explanation) 7. In what way does the speaker invite the audience to participate in shaping the future with Quantum technology? (Provide a detailed explanation)

answer Keys

1. (00:00:00 - 00:13:29) 2. (00:01:31 - 00:02:59) 3. (00:03:00 - 00:04:56) 4. (00:05:18 - 00:06:51) 5. (00:07:42 - 00:09:39) 6. (00:10:48 - 00:12:46) 7. (00:12:49 - 00:13:29)

Dolly the sheep. Put the text in order, then answer these questions:

1. Where was Dolly the Sheep cloned?2. When was she born? 3. How old was Dolly when she died? 4. Why do researchers think she may have died so young?

Follow- up discussion After reading the text, discuss these questions in pairs:

• Do you think humans should be allowed to be cloned? • What benefits do you think cloning can have? • What negative aspects do you think that cloning can have? • Do you know what your country’s policy on cloning is? • Would you like to clone yourself or anyone else? • If you could clone someone famous, who would it be and why?

Listening on pages 110-111

To clone or not to clone?

Debate: You will be put into groups, “For” and “Against”. Choose a topic you would like to debate, prepare some arguments, and then try to convince your opponents.

THANKS!

Disagreeing

I don’t agree! I totally disagree! Absolutely not! That’s not right/true! I’m not (quite) sure about that. Neither do/am/can (etc.) I

Siri possibly misunderstood question 2. Siri thinks it is a Present Continuous question asking about now, whereas it’s more likely to be Present Continuous for future plans/arrangements.

Answers 1b ​2d ​3e ​4a ​5c

Agreeing

That’s right/true! Of course / Sure Absolutely! / Exactly! Me too! Yes, I agree! / I totally agree! I couldn’t agree more! I see exactly what you mean! You're right. That's a good point. So do/am/can (etc.) I

Partly agreeing

I agree up to a point, but ...I see your point, but ... I see what you mean, but... That’s partly/quite true, but ... I'm not so sure about that. Perhaps, but don't you think...