Questionnare on apocalyptic fiction creating unnecessary fear in society (1 Viewer)

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Hey guys. The questionnare revolves around the title, if you could quickly bold your answer in these 12 questions for for me for my Society and Culture class, that would be great. There's a bit of reading in a few questions, but won't take more than a couple of minutes. Thank you. Final date for answering is Saturday 28th March.

1) Please state your age.

15 years or under
16-20 years
21-30 years
31-45 years
Over 45 years

2) Please state your gender.

Male
Female

3) Of the following, which of these films have you seen?

28 Days Later…
Cloverfield
Dawn of the Dead
The Day After
The Day After Tomorrow
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Fail-Safe
The Happening
I Am Legend
On The Beach
Panic in the Year Zero!
Planet of the Apes
The Quiet Earth
Any of The Terminator franchise
War of the Worlds

4) Of the following, which of these novels have you read?

A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller
Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank
Deathlands by Jack Adrian
Earth Abides by George R. Stewart
Emergence by David Palmer
Lucifer's Hammer by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
The Stand by Stephen King
Star Man’s Son by Andre Norton
The White Plague by Frank Herbert

5) The above are all examples of texts that fit the apocalyptic, “end-of-the-world” genre. Do you enjoy this kind of fiction?

Yes
No

6) What emotion/s do films/books of this genre make you feel? Tick all relevant.

Fear/Paranoia
Suspense/Anticipation
Excitement/Thrill
Unhappy/Gloomy
Other (please state)

7) Apocalyptic fiction usually provides little hope within the story. It most commonly ends in a highly negative manner, whether it be the impending end of the world or complete obliteration. Are you willing to view end-of-the-world texts that provide next to no hope at all?

Yes
No

8) “A brief narrative description of the journal article, document, or resource.The end of the world, or civilization, is probably one of humankind's most horrifying fears.” – Daniel P. Compora. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Strongly agree
Slightly agree
Slightly disagree
Strongly disagree

9) 1983 film “The Day After” revolves around the residents of two American towns and how they cope after being hit by two nuclear bombs. On the night of its broadcast, the television network opened several 1800 hotlines with counselors standing by to calm uneasy and nervous viewers. Do you believe this is a normal or exaggerated response to a fictional film?

Normal
Slightly exaggerated
Exaggerated

10) 2004 film “The Day After Tomorrow” depicts the catastrophic effects of both global warming and global cooling. Environmental activist George Monbiot called it “a great movie and lousy science”, plus climatologist Andrew Weaver Victoria said, “I’m not losing any sleep over a new ice age, because it’s impossible.” These two statements suggest that the events portrayed in “The Day After Tomorrow” are highly unlikely to occur in real life. Do you think it is acceptable to release films of such controversial issues if they are not realistic?

Yes, it’s just a fictional film released for entertainment.
No, it could make viewers worried for absolutely no reason.

11) Do you think that films like these make people unnecessarily concerned about these sorts of catastrophic events occurring in real life?

Yes
No

12) Or, do you think that these are relevant issues in the world today that we should be concerned about?

Yes
No

 

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1) Please state your age.

15 years or under
16-20 years
21-30 years
31-45 years
Over 45 years

2) Please state your gender.

Male
Female

3) Of the following, which of these films have you seen?

28 Days Later…
Cloverfield
Dawn of the Dead
The Day After
The Day After Tomorrow
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Fail-Safe
The Happening
I Am Legend
On The Beach
Panic in the Year Zero!
Planet of the Apes
The Quiet Earth
Any of The Terminator franchise
War of the Worlds

4) Of the following, which of these novels have you read?

A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller
Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank
Deathlands by Jack Adrian
Earth Abides by George R. Stewart
Emergence by David Palmer
Lucifer's Hammer by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
The Stand by Stephen King
Star Man’s Son by Andre Norton
The White Plague by Frank Herbert

5) The above are all examples of texts that fit the apocalyptic, “end-of-the-world” genre. Do you enjoy this kind of fiction?

Yes
No

6) What emotion/s do films/books of this genre make you feel? Tick all relevant.

Fear/Paranoia
Suspense/Anticipation
Excitement/Thrill
Unhappy/Gloomy
Other (please state)

7) Apocalyptic fiction usually provides little hope within the story. It most commonly ends in a highly negative manner, whether it be the impending end of the world or complete obliteration. Are you willing to view end-of-the-world texts that provide next to no hope at all?

Yes
No

8) “A brief narrative description of the journal article, document, or resource.The end of the world, or civilization, is probably one of humankind's most horrifying fears.” – Daniel P. Compora. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Strongly agree
Slightly agree
Slightly disagree
Strongly disagree

9) 1983 film “The Day After” revolves around the residents of two American towns and how they cope after being hit by two nuclear bombs. On the night of its broadcast, the television network opened several 1800 hotlines with counselors standing by to calm uneasy and nervous viewers. Do you believe this is a normal or exaggerated response to a fictional film?

Normal
Slightly exaggerated
Exaggerated

10) 2004 film “The Day After Tomorrow” depicts the catastrophic effects of both global warming and global cooling. Environmental activist George Monbiot called it “a great movie and lousy science”, plus climatologist Andrew Weaver Victoria said, “I’m not losing any sleep over a new ice age, because it’s impossible.” These two statements suggest that the events portrayed in “The Day After Tomorrow” are highly unlikely to occur in real life. Do you think it is acceptable to release films of such controversial issues if they are not realistic?

Yes, it’s just a fictional film released for entertainment.
No, it could make viewers worried for absolutely no reason.

11) Do you think that films like these make people unnecessarily concerned about these sorts of catastrophic events occurring in real life?

Yes
No

12) Or, do you think that these are relevant issues in the world today that we should be concerned about?

Yes
No

 

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1) Please state your age.
31-45 years

2) Please state your gender.
Female

3) Of the following, which of these films have you seen?
The Day After
The Day After Tomorrow
Planet of the Apes
Any of The Terminator franchise
War of the Worlds (old version not with Tom Cruise)

AND
Children of Men
On The Beach (1959)
On the Beach (2000)

4) Of the following, which of these novels have you read?

The Stand by Stephen King

AND
Z for Zachariah

5) The above are all examples of texts that fit the apocalyptic, “end-of-the-world” genre. Do you enjoy this kind of fiction?

Not really enjoy. Find mildly intersting.

6) What emotion/s do films/books of this genre make you feel? Tick all relevant.

Suspense (that something good may happen)
Unhappy
Gloomy (especailly after "On the Beach")
Other (please state)

Ill
Aware of consequences
Adrenalin pump with the action sequences

7) Apocalyptic fiction usually provides little hope within the story. It most commonly ends in a highly negative manner, whether it be the impending end of the world or complete obliteration. Are you willing to view end-of-the-world texts that provide next to no hope at all?

No

8) “A brief narrative description of the journal article, document, or resource.The end of the world, or civilization, is probably one of humankind's most horrifying fears.” – Daniel P. Compora. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Strongly agree

Humankind wants to continue its existence and the thought of everything coming to an end, that all their efforts were in vain, is horrifying. In "Children of Men" the people are offered "Quietus": a way for them to decide when they end their life so they do not need to face the horror of humankind finally dying out due to no more children!

9) 1983 film “The Day After” revolves around the residents of two American towns and how they cope after being hit by two nuclear bombs. On the night of its broadcast, the television network opened several 1800 hotlines with counselors standing by to calm uneasy and nervous viewers. Do you believe this is a normal or exaggerated response to a fictional film?

Normal
That movie was scary in the extreme at the time, particularly with the Cold War still well and truly a part of every day life. The threat of Nuclear War hung over our heads like it could happen at any time and was a real thought in the heads of every man, woman and child at the time. Today that threat is somewhat diminished with nuclear disarmament a reality. Back then USA and USSR had arms pointed at each other with men with itchy fingers hovering over the button!

10) 2004 film “The Day After Tomorrow” depicts the catastrophic effects of both global warming and global cooling. Environmental activist George Monbiot called it “a great movie and lousy science”, plus climatologist Andrew Weaver Victoria said, “I’m not losing any sleep over a new ice age, because it’s impossible.” These two statements suggest that the events portrayed in “The Day After Tomorrow” are highly unlikely to occur in real life. Do you think it is acceptable to release films of such controversial issues if they are not realistic?

Yes, it’s just a fictional film released for entertainment.
But then again, at the time that movie was shown there were documentaries outlining the possibility of such a rapid cool down. Evidence was presented that it had happened in the past. I guess the question then needs to be asked, is it realistic to say it is "global warming" or "climate change" or just a ever repeating cycle of weather patterns on our Earth. What part of the movie was the bad science? The initial mechanic of the effect or the effect?

11) Do you think that films like these make people unnecessarily concerned about these sorts of catastrophic events occurring in real life?

No
They are an interesting study into human reactions to such events.

12) Or, do you think that these are relevant issues in the world today that we should be concerned about?

Yes
Always we should be concerned about being ready for any disaster that is to come - predicted or unpredicted. It certainly makes you think: "How would I react if that were to happen?" How would I have reacted on Boxing Day 2004 if I had been on the beach when the waters receded during that Tsunami? Having seen "Sudden Impact" I may be more aware of what effects a coming Tsunami can cause on a beach and may be more willing to head for the hills. Just a thought.

 

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1) Please state your age.

15 years or under
16-20 years
21-30 years
31-45 years
Over 45 years

2) Please state your gender.

Male
Female

3) Of the following, which of these films have you seen?

28 Days Later…
Cloverfield
Dawn of the Dead
The Day After
The Day After Tomorrow
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Fail-Safe
The Happening
I Am Legend
On The Beach
Panic in the Year Zero!
Planet of the Apes
The Quiet Earth
Any of The Terminator franchise
War of the Worlds

4) Of the following, which of these novels have you read?

A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller
Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank
Deathlands by Jack Adrian
Earth Abides by George R. Stewart
Emergence by David Palmer
Lucifer's Hammer by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
The Stand by Stephen King
Star Man’s Son by Andre Norton
The White Plague by Frank Herbert

5) The above are all examples of texts that fit the apocalyptic, “end-of-the-world” genre. Do you enjoy this kind of fiction?

Yes
No

6) What emotion/s do films/books of this genre make you feel? Tick all relevant.

Fear/Paranoia
Suspense/Anticipation
Excitement/Thrill
Unhappy/Gloomy
Other (please state)

7) Apocalyptic fiction usually provides little hope within the story. It most commonly ends in a highly negative manner, whether it be the impending end of the world or complete obliteration. Are you willing to view end-of-the-world texts that provide next to no hope at all?

Yes
No

8) “A brief narrative description of the journal article, document, or resource.The end of the world, or civilization, is probably one of humankind's most horrifying fears.” – Daniel P. Compora. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Strongly agree
Slightly agree
Slightly disagree
Strongly disagree

9) 1983 film “The Day After” revolves around the residents of two American towns and how they cope after being hit by two nuclear bombs. On the night of its broadcast, the television network opened several 1800 hotlines with counselors standing by to calm uneasy and nervous viewers. Do you believe this is a normal or exaggerated response to a fictional film?

Normal
Slightly exaggerated
Exaggerated

10) 2004 film “The Day After Tomorrow” depicts the catastrophic effects of both global warming and global cooling. Environmental activist George Monbiot called it “a great movie and lousy science”, plus climatologist Andrew Weaver Victoria said, “I’m not losing any sleep over a new ice age, because it’s impossible.” These two statements suggest that the events portrayed in “The Day After Tomorrow” are highly unlikely to occur in real life. Do you think it is acceptable to release films of such controversial issues if they are not realistic?

Yes, it’s just a fictional film released for entertainment.
No, it could make viewers worried for absolutely no reason.

11) Do you think that films like these make people unnecessarily concerned about these sorts of catastrophic events occurring in real life?

Yes (the uneducated people, anyway)
No

12) Or, do you think that these are relevant issues in the world today that we should be concerned about?

Yes (But not to the dramatically over-exagerated degree found in fiction)
No

 

[Kwayera]

Hey guys. The questionnare revolves around the title, if you could quickly bold your answer in these 12 questions for for me for my Society and Culture class, that would be great. There's a bit of reading in a few questions, but won't take more than a couple of minutes. Thank you. Final date for answering is Saturday 28th March.

1) Please state your age.

15 years or under
16-20 years
21-30 years
31-45 years
Over 45 years

2) Please state your gender.

Male
Female

3) Of the following, which of these films have you seen?

28 Days Later…
Cloverfield
Dawn of the Dead
The Day After
The Day After Tomorrow
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Fail-Safe
The Happening
I Am Legend
On The Beach
Panic in the Year Zero!
Planet of the Apes
The Quiet Earth
Any of The Terminator franchise
War of the Worlds

4) Of the following, which of these novels have you read?

A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller
Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank
Deathlands by Jack Adrian
Earth Abides by George R. Stewart
Emergence by David Palmer
Lucifer's Hammer by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
The Stand by Stephen King
Star Man’s Son by Andre Norton
The White Plague by Frank Herbert

5) The above are all examples of texts that fit the apocalyptic, “end-of-the-world” genre. Do you enjoy this kind of fiction?

Yes
No

6) What emotion/s do films/books of this genre make you feel? Tick all relevant.

Fear/Paranoia
Suspense/Anticipation
Excitement/Thrill
Unhappy/Gloomy
Other (please state)

7) Apocalyptic fiction usually provides little hope within the story. It most commonly ends in a highly negative manner, whether it be the impending end of the world or complete obliteration. Are you willing to view end-of-the-world texts that provide next to no hope at all?

Yes
No

8) “A brief narrative description of the journal article, document, or resource.The end of the world, or civilization, is probably one of humankind's most horrifying fears.” – Daniel P. Compora. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Strongly agree
Slightly agree
Slightly disagree
Strongly disagree

9) 1983 film “The Day After” revolves around the residents of two American towns and how they cope after being hit by two nuclear bombs. On the night of its broadcast, the television network opened several 1800 hotlines with counselors standing by to calm uneasy and nervous viewers. Do you believe this is a normal or exaggerated response to a fictional film?

Normal
Slightly exaggerated
Exaggerated

10) 2004 film “The Day After Tomorrow” depicts the catastrophic effects of both global warming and global cooling. Environmental activist George Monbiot called it “a great movie and lousy science”, plus climatologist Andrew Weaver Victoria said, “I’m not losing any sleep over a new ice age, because it’s impossible.” These two statements suggest that the events portrayed in “The Day After Tomorrow” are highly unlikely to occur in real life. Do you think it is acceptable to release films of such controversial issues if they are not realistic?

Yes, it’s just a fictional film released for entertainment.
No, it could make viewers worried for absolutely no reason.

11) Do you think that films like these make people unnecessarily concerned about these sorts of catastrophic events occurring in real life?

Yes
No

12) Or, do you think that these are relevant issues in the world today that we should be concerned about?

Yes
No

 

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1) Please state your age.

15 years or under
16-20 years
21-30 years
31-45 years
Over 45 years

2) Please state your gender.

Male
Female

3) Of the following, which of these films have you seen?

28 Days Later…
Cloverfield
Dawn of the Dead
The Day After
The Day After Tomorrow
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Fail-Safe
The Happening
I Am Legend
On The Beach
Panic in the Year Zero!
Planet of the Apes
The Quiet Earth
Any of The Terminator franchise
War of the Worlds

4) Of the following, which of these novels have you read?

A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller
Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank
Deathlands by Jack Adrian
Earth Abides by George R. Stewart
Emergence by David Palmer
Lucifer's Hammer by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
The Stand by Stephen King
Star Man’s Son by Andre Norton
The White Plague by Frank Herbert

5) The above are all examples of texts that fit the apocalyptic, “end-of-the-world” genre. Do you enjoy this kind of fiction?

Yes
No

6) What emotion/s do films/books of this genre make you feel? Tick all relevant.

Fear/Paranoia
Suspense/Anticipation
Excitement/Thrill
Unhappy/Gloomy
Other (please state)

7) Apocalyptic fiction usually provides little hope within the story. It most commonly ends in a highly negative manner, whether it be the impending end of the world or complete obliteration. Are you willing to view end-of-the-world texts that provide next to no hope at all?

Yes
No

8) “A brief narrative description of the journal article, document, or resource.The end of the world, or civilization, is probably one of humankind's most horrifying fears.” – Daniel P. Compora. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Strongly agree
Slightly agree
Slightly disagree
Strongly disagree

9) 1983 film “The Day After” revolves around the residents of two American towns and how they cope after being hit by two nuclear bombs. On the night of its broadcast, the television network opened several 1800 hotlines with counselors standing by to calm uneasy and nervous viewers. Do you believe this is a normal or exaggerated response to a fictional film?

Normal
Slightly exaggerated
Exaggerated

10) 2004 film “The Day After Tomorrow” depicts the catastrophic effects of both global warming and global cooling. Environmental activist George Monbiot called it “a great movie and lousy science”, plus climatologist Andrew Weaver Victoria said, “I’m not losing any sleep over a new ice age, because it’s impossible.” These two statements suggest that the events portrayed in “The Day After Tomorrow” are highly unlikely to occur in real life. Do you think it is acceptable to release films of such controversial issues if they are not realistic?

Yes, it’s just a fictional film released for entertainment.
No, it could make viewers worried for absolutely no reason.

11) Do you think that films like these make people unnecessarily concerned about these sorts of catastrophic events occurring in real life?

Yes
No

12) Or, do you think that these are relevant issues in the world today that we should be concerned about?

Yes
No

 

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1) Please state your age.

15 years or under
16-20 years
21-30 years
31-45 years
Over 45 years

2) Please state your gender.

Male
Female

3) Of the following, which of these films have you seen?

28 Days Later…
Cloverfield
Dawn of the Dead
The Day After
The Day After Tomorrow
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Fail-Safe
The Happening
I Am Legend
On The Beach
Panic in the Year Zero!
Planet of the Apes
The Quiet Earth
Any of The Terminator franchise
War of the Worlds

4) Of the following, which of these novels have you read?

A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller
Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank
Deathlands by Jack Adrian
Earth Abides by George R. Stewart
Emergence by David Palmer
Lucifer's Hammer by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
The Stand by Stephen King
Star Man’s Son by Andre Norton
The White Plague by Frank Herbert

5) The above are all examples of texts that fit the apocalyptic, “end-of-the-world” genre. Do you enjoy this kind of fiction?

Yes
No

6) What emotion/s do films/books of this genre make you feel? Tick all relevant.

Fear/Paranoia
Suspense/Anticipation
Excitement/Thrill
Unhappy/Gloomy
Other (please state)

7) Apocalyptic fiction usually provides little hope within the story. It most commonly ends in a highly negative manner, whether it be the impending end of the world or complete obliteration. Are you willing to view end-of-the-world texts that provide next to no hope at all?

Yes
No

8) “A brief narrative description of the journal article, document, or resource.The end of the world, or civilization, is probably one of humankind's most horrifying fears.” – Daniel P. Compora. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Strongly agree
Slightly agree
Slightly disagree
Strongly disagree

9) 1983 film “The Day After” revolves around the residents of two American towns and how they cope after being hit by two nuclear bombs. On the night of its broadcast, the television network opened several 1800 hotlines with counselors standing by to calm uneasy and nervous viewers. Do you believe this is a normal or exaggerated response to a fictional film?

Normal
Slightly exaggerated
Exaggerated

10) 2004 film “The Day After Tomorrow” depicts the catastrophic effects of both global warming and global cooling. Environmental activist George Monbiot called it “a great movie and lousy science”, plus climatologist Andrew Weaver Victoria said, “I’m not losing any sleep over a new ice age, because it’s impossible.” These two statements suggest that the events portrayed in “The Day After Tomorrow” are highly unlikely to occur in real life. Do you think it is acceptable to release films of such controversial issues if they are not realistic?

Yes, it’s just a fictional film released for entertainment.
No, it could make viewers worried for absolutely no reason.

11) Do you think that films like these make people unnecessarily concerned about these sorts of catastrophic events occurring in real life?

Yes
No

12) Or, do you think that these are relevant issues in the world today that we should be concerned about?

Yes
No