Question

when its possible to make humans smarter, sharper, and faster, how will that affect us? will the effect be mostly positive, boosting our productivity and the rate of human innovation? or will it be just another pressure to compete at work? who will be able to afford these technologies? will anyone be able to have their body, and more importantly, their brain upgraded? or will only the rich have access to these enhancements? we have a little while to consider these questions, but we ought to start. the technology will sneak its way into our lives, starting with people with disabilities, the injured, and the ill. itll improve their lives in ways that are unquestionably good. and then, one day, well wake up and realize that were doing more than restoring lost function. were enhancing it. superhuman technology is on the horizon. time to start thinking about what that means for us. check your understanding answer these questions before moving on to the analyze the text section on the following page. 1 the author included the section “the superhuman frontier” to — a explain that bionics will do more than replace body parts b express his uncertainty about the future of bionics c convince readers that bionic body parts are dangerous d inform readers which types of bionics they will receive 2 in paragraph 17, the writer includes a series of questions in order to — f express his confusion about the issue to readers g inform readers about what is certain to happen h encourage readers to think deeply about the issue j entertain readers with impossible fantasies 3 which idea is supported by information throughout the selection? a bionics will improve intelligence and memory. b athletes with bionic body parts will perform better. c many people with disabilities already benefit from bionics. d bionics can improve human abilities in many ways. are bionic superhumans on the

Explanation:

1. The section "The Superhuman Frontier" aims to show the broader implications of bionics, not just body - part replacement. It makes readers think about how bionics can enhance human abilities in general.
2. The series of questions in paragraph 17 are meant to engage readers and make them think deeply about the future of bionics and its impact.
3. Throughout the selection, it is emphasized that bionics can improve human abilities in multiple aspects, such as for people with disabilities initially and potentially for others in the future to enhance overall human capabilities.

Answer:

1. A. explain that bionics will do more than replace body parts
2. H. encourage readers to think deeply about the issue
3. D. Bionics can improve human abilities in many ways.