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Pope Francis argues that as our technology has grown more sophisticated, our __________.
 
  a. ethics and values have not kept up
  b. effects on the planet have worsened
  c. power over nature and ourselves has decreased
  d. control over that technology has decreased



The major historical criticism against the hawkish argument in favor of nuclear weapons is that __________.
 
  a. the presence of nuclear weapons has caused more conflicts than they have deterred
  b.nuclear weapons have not been used after 1945
  c.the threat of nuclear weapons has been more effective than their use
  d. wars continue to occur despite nuclear deterrence



According to Hardin, what would be the likely result of relying on appeals to the conscience of individuals to refrain from exploiting the commons?
 
  a. Most would respond favorably.
  b. Conscience would eventually be eliminated from the race.
  c. It would likely be successful and would eliminate the need for coercion.
  d. Those with a conscience would have a vested interest in ensuring that those without a conscience would stop exploiting the commons. So, the system would be self-enforcing.



What, according to Sokolski, is the inherent problem with worldwide nuclear disarmament?
 
  a. It is unclear how nuclear powers could be convinced, simultaneously, to disarm.
  b. A non-nuclear world is an inherently unstable world.
  c.The legacy of the Cold War makes disarmament impossible.
  d.States used to nuclear deterrence would become uncertain in a non-nuclear world.



Why, in Hardin's view, is there a public interest in controlling the breeding of families?
 
  a. because it is a good way to ensure that the fittest have the most children
  b. because the only alternative, which is to get rid of the welfare state, is intolerable
  c. because bureaucrats are better equipped than parents to determine appropriate family size
  d. because there is a limited slate of resources, and therefore there should be limits on population size
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Electric Light Bulb Very good answer
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