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

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

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

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

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

15. How might AI lead to unintended consequences?

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

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

10. What trend has emerged with virtual celebrities?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

12. Which aspect of modern celebrities reflects artificiality?

17. How do exaggerated portrayals of foreigners impact society?

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

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

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