Session 2 Part 2

Question 1

Should governments limit how much news people can consume?

Accepted Answer

No clear answer

Question 2

Which scientific field studies chaotic systems?

Accepted Answer

Chaos theory

Question 3

What is the Barnum Effect?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to believe vague personality descriptions

Question 4

What is the difference between weather and climate models?

Accepted Answer

Weather models = short-term changes; climate models = long-term trends

Question 5

Which famous artwork features a fortune teller?

Accepted Answer

"The Fortune Teller" by Caravaggio

Question 6

What was a primary reason for the decline of rocket mail experiments?

Accepted Answer

Technological unreliability

Question 7

Which 1999 Will Smith song celebrated the upcoming new millennium?

Accepted Answer

"Will 2K"

Question 8

Which philosophical debate questions if we truly make choices?

Accepted Answer

Free will vs. determinism

Question 9

Why did podcasts gain popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Accepted Answer

People needed company during isolation

Question 10

Which song references Nostradamus?

Accepted Answer

"Nostradamus"

Question 11

Which supersonic transport was retired due to high operational costs and noise restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Concorde

Question 12

Which future-telling profession involves reading tea leaves?

Accepted Answer

Tasseography

Question 13

What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Accepted Answer

A prediction that influences behavior to make it true

Question 14

In 2023, what did the World Health Organization declare as a major health threat?

Accepted Answer

Loneliness

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an example of a megaproject?

Accepted Answer

A local subway station

Question 16

Which 1991 Michael Jackson song emphasizes global harmony and healing?

Accepted Answer

"Black or White"

Question 17

Which futuristic vehicle operates by skimming over water surfaces using lift generated by ground effect?

Accepted Answer

Ekranoplan

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an idea explored in the passage?

Accepted Answer

The role of algorithms in shaping social behavior

Question 19

What is the "fashion cycle"?

Accepted Answer

The periodic return of trends

Question 20

What is a common challenge faced by the metaverse in achieving widespread adoption?

Accepted Answer

Interoperability issues

Question 21

What is a potential issue with social media algorithms?

Accepted Answer

They promote content to maximize engagement, even if harmful

Question 22

What is one possible effect of megaproject failures on society?

Accepted Answer

Decreased public perception of progress

Question 23

Which country has invested the most in technology to combat loneliness?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 24

What impact can overconsumption of news have on mental health?

Accepted Answer

Constant stress and a skewed worldview

Question 25

What is a "parasocial" relationship?

Accepted Answer

A one-sided connection where one person feels close to a public figure

Question 26

Which New Age artist released the album "Journey In Satchidananda" in 1971?

Accepted Answer

Alice Coltrane

Question 27

Which New Age artist is known for the 1980 composition "Theme From Silk Road"?

Accepted Answer

Kitaro

Question 28

Which physicist is known for predicting the future of science and technology?

Accepted Answer

Michio Kaku

Question 29

What was a significant barrier to the adoption of hydrogen vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Lack of refueling infrastructure

Question 30

Which major challenge affects the adoption of maglev trains?

Accepted Answer

Infrastructure costs

Session 2 Part 2

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Session 2 Part 2

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