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

What is one reason loneliness is higher in some places?

Poor healthcare and economic struggles

Why can social media increase loneliness?

It can make people feel left out

What is one reason why politicians support megaprojects?

They help leaders gain public support

What recent announcement did WHO make about loneliness?

It is a global public health concern

Why are record labels investing more in older music?

Buying publishing rights for classic songs is more profitable

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

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