Future Technological and Social Predictions

Salman, an industrial engineering student, asks about future technological and social changes. The response highlights hopes for renewable energy, driverless cars, and concerns about growing wealth inequality. It emphasizes the importance of political participation to influence future changes and ends with a call to action for positive impact.

What is the main topic Salman wants Bill to discuss?

• The history of technology

• Future technological and social predictions

• Current technological trends

• Past social changes

What percentage of electricity does Bill hope will be generated renewably in the future?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 100%

What type of cars does Bill predict will be common in 50 years?

• Gasoline-powered cars

• Hybrid cars

• Manual electric cars

• Driverless electric cars

What does Bill see as a potential negative future trend?

• Decreasing global temperatures

• Less political engagement

• Increasing economic inequality

• More manual labor jobs

According to Bill, what can help prevent increasing economic inequality?

• Technological advancements

• Political participation

• Economic investments

• Educational reforms

What recent event does Bill mention to highlight political change?

• A global summit

• A US election

• A technological breakthrough

• A natural disaster

What does Bill suggest is at stake in the next decade for the US?

• Improving healthcare systems

• Increasing military power

• Becoming a leader in renewable technologies

• Expanding space exploration

What does Bill hope the US will become in terms of technology?

• A leader in coal production

• A leader in nuclear energy

• A leader in renewable technologies

• A leader in fossil fuels

What does Bill encourage Salman to do?

• Start a business

• Study more

• Change the world

• Travel the world

What is Bill's overall tone in his conclusion?

• Encouraging

• Critical

• Indifferent

• Pessimistic