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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. What is the danger humans face as intelligence and consciousness are uncoupled?
(a) Losing their freedom of speech.
(b) Being replaced by androids.
(c) Losing their economic value.
(d) Taking drugs due to boredom.

2. A Mattersight algorithm uses what information to direct callers to the best customer service person for them?
(a) Personal data and source of the call.
(b) Area code and type of problem.
(c) GPS location and phone number verification.
(d) Tone of voice and words you use.

3. What is Watson being trained to do to help the medical field?
(a) Brain surgery.
(b) Collect global health information.
(c) Diagnose diseases.
(d) Remote controlled surgery.

4. After World War I, what social movement did President Woodrow Wilson begin to support?
(a) Women's sufferage.
(b) Civil rights.
(c) Anti-slavery.
(d) Selective service.

5. Which country was the first to recognize animals as sentient beings?
(a) Canada.
(b) Great Britian.
(c) New Zealand.
(d) Austrailia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What false message did Syrian hackers post on the Associated Press's Twitter account?

2. What Romanian dictator was stunned by someone who booed him during his speech?

3. How are modern teenagers acquiring an understanding of capitalism?

4. What does Harari say is the bedrock of liberal democracy?

5. Under the Modern Covenant, humans give up meaning for what?

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