Understanding Core Values and Technology Trends

The video discusses recognizing core values, emphasizing treating others as you wish to be treated, and the importance of genuine customer service. It highlights the potential of alternative power generation technologies like wind and solar energy, especially in regions with manufacturing capabilities. The video also explores the role of mobile devices in addressing the digital divide, both within countries and globally, as they become essential tools for internet access and economic participation.

What is a core value that is commonly shared according to the speaker?

• Focus solely on personal success.

• Always prioritize profit over people.

• Treat others as you want to be treated.

• Ignore customer feedback.

Why does the speaker emphasize the importance of customer service?

• It is a strategy to reduce employee workload.

• It is a way to increase product prices.

• It helps in building genuine relationships with customers.

• It allows companies to avoid customer complaints.

What challenge does the speaker mention about working in customer service?

• It is only necessary for large companies.

• It is not important for business success.

• It can be exhausting, especially when moderating discussion boards.

• It is easy and requires little effort.

What is one of the technologies ready for large-scale deployment mentioned in the video?

• Geothermal energy

• Wind power

• Nuclear power

• Hydraulic power

What economic opportunity is associated with alternative power generation technologies?

• Increased unemployment

• Decreased factory capacity

• Potential for new hiring

• Reduction in manufacturing skills

How are mobile devices contributing to internet access?

• By making it more expensive

• By limiting access to urban areas

• By becoming smarter and acting as internet devices

• By reducing the number of internet users

What is one way mobile devices are impacting the digital divide?

• They are irrelevant to the digital divide.

• They are both bridging and exaggerating the digital divide.

• They are only used by older generations.

• They are eliminating the digital divide completely.

What role do mobile devices play in developing nations?

• They are primarily used for entertainment.

• They are a tool for addressing economic issues.

• They are only used for communication.

• They are not widely used.

How are mobile devices expected to impact the global digital divide?

• They will have no impact.

• They will only impact developed nations.

• They will worsen the divide.

• They will play a significant role in addressing it.

What is a potential benefit of mobile devices in addressing the digital divide?

• They increase the cost of internet access.

• They provide a way to connect people globally.

• They limit access to information.

• They are only beneficial for businesses.