WSC: The End of the World as We Don’t Know It (Prompt 1-5)

20. In discussions about AI, what is one major concern?

19. What is a potential benefit of examining dehumanizing portrayals in art?

13. What is a potential negative consequence of AI mentioned?

2. By the late 1940s, UFOs evolved into which shape?

17. How do exaggerated portrayals of foreigners impact society?

4. Which song by Ella Fitzgerald discusses a whimsical encounter with aliens?

9. Which term is less commonly used today to describe undocumented immigrants?

3. What cultural phenomenon influenced the portrayal of aliens in the late 20th century?

6. Ace Frehley’s “Space Invader” addresses concerns about:

15. How might AI lead to unintended consequences?

12. Which aspect of modern celebrities reflects artificiality?

18. What role does art play in shaping public perception of new encounters?

7. How were Commodore Perry’s “Black Ships” portrayed in Japanese art?

8. What concept is explored when examining first contact through art?

10. What trend has emerged with virtual celebrities?

14. The "Dead Internet Theory" suggests what about the current state of the internet?

1. What form did early 20th-century UFOs primarily take?

5. What theme does Parliament’s “Star Child” allude to?

16. Which of the following best describes the influence of cultural context on perceptions of aliens?

11. What does the rise of virtual influencers suggest about future concerts?