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Which dystopian novel coined the term "Big Brother"?

term describes the capacity of a system to recover from disruptions and adapt to change, especially in climate science

Which novel features a future society where books are banned, and firemen burn them?

Which author created the cyberpunk world of "Neuromancer," influencing how people imagined the internet?

Which global youth movement, started by Greta Thunberg, aims to raise awareness about climate change?

musical genre for electronic sounds and futuristic themes, emerged in the late 20th century and inspired digital culture

Which art movement emphasized machine-inspired, dynamic motion and the energy of modern technology?

Who wrote "The Time Machine," an early example of science fiction literature?

Which global agreement, signed in 2015, aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius?

The phrase "Reigniting the Future" would most likely describe which historical event?

sci-fi movie in 2021, directed by Denis Villeneuve, based on Frank Herbert's novel and explores ecological futures

Which technology uses decentralized ledgers to secure and record transactions, often associated with cryptocurrencies?

Which painter is best known for his melting clocks in "The Persistence of Memory"?

Which global organization monitors public health and responds to international disease outbreaks?

Which innovation converts sunlight directly into electricity?

Which Dutch artist is famous for mathematically inspired, impossible constructions like "Relativity"?

In the Industrial Revolution, which fuel source replaced wood and water as the primary driver of machines and industry?

Who invented the first practical electric light bulb?

Which economic model promotes environmental sustainability alongside economic growth?

popular term describes the development of machine capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence?

Which gas is the primary contributor to the greenhouse effect on Earth?

Which empire is known for its advanced road systems and aqueducts?

Which technology company co-founded by Elon Musk develops electric vehicles and promotes sustainable energy?

Which historical energy transition saw the widespread shift from manual labor to machine-based manufacturing?

Which of these composers is known for his experimental electronic music and "chance music" techniques?

Which international organization was created to maintain peace after World War II?

Which sustainable development goal (SDG) focuses specifically on affordable and clean energy?

Which street artist used dystopian and post-apocalyptic themes to critique consumerism and modern society?

Which invention revolutionized global communication in the 20th century?

Which scientific theory explains how continents drift across Earth's surface?