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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. When people follow an algorithmic social structure, how do individuals function in the algorithm?
(a) Each person passes on knowledge to others.
(b) Each person is part of a team.
(c) Individuals are only useful as part of the whole.
(d) Each person is a small step in the algorithm.

2. Sapiens live in a ___________-layered reality.
(a) Three-dimensional.
(b) Triple.
(c) Double.
(d) Subjective.

3. What does Harari say serves as the foundations and pillars of human societies?
(a) Religion.
(b) Money.
(c) Writing.
(d) Stories.

4. The invention of writing enabled humans to organize societies in what manner?
(a) As a bureaucratic society.
(b) Under commandments given by God.
(c) In an algorithmic fashion.
(d) In a hierarchical framework.

5. What was Clever Hans the horse able to do?
(a) Give the answer to math problems by tapping his hoof.
(b) Cheat at cards.
(c) Understand commands in German.
(d) Run the Kentucky Derby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the danger humans face as intelligence and consciousness are uncoupled?

2. Harari referred to algorithms as __________.

3. Why does money have value?

4. Harari states that what is written on a form is far more important than what?

5. What kept people in the Middle Ages from making advances in science?

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