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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harari call the nemesis of the modern economy?

2. What is the title of Jorge Luis Borges' story about the narrating self?

3. The scientific formula led to breakthroughs in disciplines such as astronomy, physics, and medicine, but it could not deal with what issues?

4. Why is revamping the human mind dangerous?

5. What did philosophers and prophets believe would happen if people stopped believing in a great cosmic plan?

Short Essay Questions

1. With the decoupling of intelligence and consciousness, what is the risk to humans?

2. What did the computer Watson do that changed the perception of artificial intelligence?

3. What quality is most important to business, government, and the military: intelligence or consciousness?

4. In the mid-twentieth century, what was the treatment used for individuals with epilepsy when all other treatments failed?

5. What are the two religions Harari says will develop to take the place of traditional religion?

6. What do socialist humanists claim happens when liberal humanists focus only on themselves?

7. Politicians and economists insist growth is vital for what three reasons?

8. Where do many research professors find volunteers for their experiments and tests?

9. What is the crucial problem that may prevent humans from finding employment?

10. According to Harari, what two concepts are being decoupled?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the attempt to realize the humanist dream undermine its foundations?

Essay Topic 2

What does Harari state is the true characteristic human beings possess that sets them apart as superior to other animals?

Essay Topic 3

What does Harari mean when he claims that human beings have given up meaning for power?

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