WSC Scholar's Bowl Practice

What is the Oulipo movement known for?

What happened in the 335 Years War?

Who wrote “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night”?

Define “hypnagogia.

What is “social distancing” and when was it globally used?

What is pareidolia?

What is soft power?

What does “NEOM” refer to?

What does the song “Imagine” by John Lennon ask listeners to do?

Why is loneliness considered a global health issue?

How did podcasts grow during the pandemic?

What is the difference between simulation and hallucination?

What does the term “futurism” refer to in art?

What is the theme of Katy Perry’s “Firework”?

What is a “parasocial relationship”?

Name one failed futuristic technology.

What was the message behind the song “Wind of Change”?

What is the relevance of the song “A TV Show Called Earth”?

Name one example of a “tensai” story from anime/manga.

What is the difference between treaties and truces?

What does the song “Pure Imagination” encourage?

Which musical features the song “Wheels of a Dream”?

What is solarpunk?

Who was Charles Guiteau?

What was the Australian fiber project?

Who composed “The Firebird”?

What does it mean to have a unipolar world order?

What is a client state?

What is the concept of “Afrofuturism”?

Define “core” vs “periphery” in geopolitics.

What does Taylor Swift’s re-recording practice represent?

What is the risk of “model collapse” in AI?

Which composer is behind the Tetris theme?

Who is responsible for algorithmically harmful content?

Define “multipolarity” in international relations.

Who gave the “Tryst with Destiny” speech?

How do different societies approach loneliness solutions?

Define “chiptune music

Who wrote “Imagine” and what movement is it tied to?

What does REM sleep contribute to creativity?

What brain areas are involved in imagination?

What kind of music is “O Fortuna”?

What is the message of “We Didn’t Start the Fire”?

What is “writing with constraints”?

Who is behind “Imagine,” the peace anthem?

What makes AI different from human imagination?

Who are “Imagineers"?

What is the role of salons in creative history?

Define the role of rhythm games in therapy or education.

Who is Grace Jones and what genre is she known for?