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MIT271b    Results for Test 1
AVERAGE: 70%

Approximate grading scheme:
1.	Describe the three historical revolutions in technology, 
•	3: agricultural
•	3: industrial
•	2: knowledge
beginning with an account of the most basic state of human technology.
•	2

2.	According to David Strong, what are devices?  
•	6: 3 points about things and 3 about devices
What is the problem with devices?
•	1: disburdenment
•	1: alienation
•	1: desire for commodities
•	1: no happiness

3.	What sorts of harm may pornography cause that makes criminal the production and distribution of materials classified as obscene?  
•	6: 2 for each of 3 types of harm and application to porn
Why, in addition, is the possession of child pornography criminal?  
•	2
Why is possession especially a problem with the growth of the internet?
•	2

4.	What is the tragedy of the commons?  
•	3
How does it apply to the human population?  
•	2
Why does Hardin maintain that it cannot be solved technologically?  
•	2
What solution does he propose?  
•	2
What is the greatest weakness in his position?
•	1

General comments

•	More points are given for specific description and explanation of technical terms, such as “commodity”, “third person”; avoid vagueness and empty repetition.

•	Information that does not support an answer to the question asked does not get credit.

•	Examples may be useful to show understanding of technical terms, get no credit if not requested as part of the question.