What is one reason why politicians support megaprojects?

They help leaders gain public support

Why are record labels investing more in older music?

Buying publishing rights for classic songs is more profitable

What recent announcement did WHO make about loneliness?

It is a global public health concern

What is one reason loneliness is higher in some places?

Poor healthcare and economic struggles

What is a common reason megaprojects fail?

Costs and delays are often underestimated

Why are streaming algorithms a problem for new artists?

They prevent new artists from getting record deals

Why can social media increase loneliness?

It can make people feel left out

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1
What was the percentage drop in Grammy Awards viewership in 2021?
40%
25%
53%
65%
2
What is one reason why politicians support megaprojects?
They take very little time to complete
They help leaders gain public support
They always cost less than expected
They never have problems
3
Why are care robots not widely used in Japan?
They replace human caregivers
They are too expensive
They are hard to use and maintain
People don’t like technology
4
What does "kodokushi" mean in Japan?
b) Community events
a) Digital friendships
c) Lonely deaths
d) New technology
5
Which company created the robot hug?
OpenAI
KiQrOBOT
Fuji Corporation
Octa Robotics
6
Why are record labels investing more in older music?
Older music is cheaper to produce
Buying publishing rights for classic songs is more profitable
New artists are not making enough music
Streaming platforms prefer new artists
7
Which country promised the super fast internet but take a long time to manage it?
Canada
Australia
Japan
USA
8
What recent announcement did WHO make about loneliness?
It is a global public health concern
It has no impact on health
It is no longer a problem
It only affects the elderly
9
According to MRC Data, what percentage of the U.S. music market is made up of old songs?
50%
80%
60%
70%
10
What is one reason loneliness is higher in some places?
Poor healthcare and economic struggles
Too much entertainment
More schools and workplaces
Everyone uses social media
11
What is Paro?
A type of AI teacher
A communication app
A social media platform
A therapy seal robot
12
What was Canada’s alternative to a high-speed rail system?
Expanding air travel instead
High-frequency rail
Hyperloop travel
Underground bullet trains
13
What percentage of adolescents in Africa experience loneliness?
21.3%
5%
12.7%
7.5%
14
What happened to Bertha, the giant tunnel-boring machine?
It broke down underground
It was never actually used
It finished digging ahead of schedule
It was replaced by a smaller machine
15
Who is the creator of this art piece?
Richard Lewer
Kaws
Tara Krebs
Katie Geppert
16
What is a common reason megaprojects fail?
They get finished too quickly
Engineers refuse to work on them
They are too small
Costs and delays are often underestimated
17
Why are streaming algorithms a problem for new artists?
They make old songs sound better
They delete new songs quickly
They prevent new artists from getting record deals
They prioritize familiar sounds
18
Why can social media increase loneliness?
It connects everyone equally
It replaces real-life friendships
It can make people feel left out
It makes people more social
19
Which age group is affected by loneliness?
Only the elderly
Both young and old
Only middle-aged adults
Only teenagers

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