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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III - Homo Sapiens Loses Control: The Great Decoupling.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does modern science compare the human brain?
(a) A self-driving car.
(b) An electrical storm.
(c) A steam engine.
(d) A computer.

2. How are modern teenagers acquiring an understanding of capitalism?
(a) Through the influence of marketing.
(b) Through use of social media with people from other countries.
(c) Through their parent's examples and experiences.
(d) Through civilization-style strategy games that focus on investment and growth.

3. What false message did Syrian hackers post on the Associated Press's Twitter account?
(a) The White House had been evacuated due to a terrorist threat.
(b) The White House had been bombed and was on fire.
(c) President Obama was missing after a bombing attempt.
(d) The White House had been attacked and President Obama was hurt.

4. What revolutionary strategy did Oakland Athletics manager Billy Beane use to select the best baseball players?
(a) He developed the system of player statistics.
(b) He used a computer algorithm developed by economists.
(c) He posted information on Twitter.
(d) He hacked the competition's database.

5. Harari claims that "life has no script, no playwright, no director, no producer, and ____________."
(a) No meaning.
(b) No free will.
(c) No reality.
(d) No power.

Short Answer Questions

1. What artificial organ was successfully tested by Yale University in 2014?

2. What French philosopher believed only humans feel and crave?

3. What economic and political system adheres to the principles of a free market?

4. What famous computer beat two former Jeopardy champions?

5. What percentage of Americans believe God created humans in their current form?

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