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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 pamphlet written by Karl Marx claims the modern world positively requires uncertainty and disturbance?
(a) The Problem of Other Minds.
(b) The Communist Manifesto.
(c) Mein Kampf.
(d) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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) Tone of voice and words you use.
(d) GPS location and phone number verification.

3. Who famously declared that God is dead?
(a) Adolph Hitler.
(b) Benito Mussolini.
(c) Karl Marx.
(d) Frederich Nietzsche.

4. In medieval Europe, if people wanted the answer to an important question, they would do which of the following?
(a) Read scriptures and pray.
(b) Read scriptures and use logic.
(c) Think about their experiences and read scriptures.
(d) Ask their priest.

5. Chekhov said if there was a gun in Act One, what would happen in Act Three?
(a) Someone would steal it.
(b) Someone would use it.
(c) It would end the play.
(d) The main character would die.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who developed the theory of evolution?

2. What is biological engineering?

3. To test whether or not an entity is real, what does Harari claim needs to be done?

4. Why is the theory of relativity accepted but the theory of evolution is rejected?

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

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