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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To raise global happiness, what has to be done?
(a) Follow the teachings of Buddha.
(b) Increase global GDP.
(c) Increase distribution of Ritalin.
(d) Manipulation of the human biochemistry.

2. What is considered the greatest sin of Dataism?
(a) Blocking data flow.
(b) Interrupting connections.
(c) Hoarding data.
(d) Unplugging the internet.

3. Humanism changed our perception of war and its focus on heroes and generals to _____________.
(a) Tactical maneuvers.
(b) The common soldier.
(c) the meaning of war.
(d) Battle strategy.

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

5. What does Harari claim is necessary for scientific advancements?
(a) Natural selection.
(b) Socialism.
(c) Economic growth.
(d) Humanism.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the idea of having green lawns around dwellings begin?

2. One core emotion shared by all mammals is ___________.

3. A Mattersight algorithm uses what information to direct callers to the best customer service person for them?

4. Harari referred to algorithms as __________.

5. Eating too little used to kill many people. What kills many people today?

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