Understanding Hope and Social Responsibility

The speaker shares a humorous personal story to introduce the topic of hope and social responsibility. They discuss the themes of philanthropy and global responsibility observed at TED, emphasizing the importance of the human spirit and moral imagination. The speaker explores the concept of hope, its definitions, and its etymological roots, highlighting the need for new directions and paradigms. They conclude with a call to action for global healing, compassion, and the power of the human spirit to achieve greatness.

What humorous observation did the speaker's daughter make about his tech skills?

• He can fix any tech issue.

• He loves technology.

• He only understands things that bleed.

• He is a tech genius.

What is the speaker's view on the nature of hope?

• Hope is a concrete concept.

• Hope is an abstract phenomenon.

• Hope is easily defined.

• Hope is a medical term.

According to the speaker, what is the Indo-European root meaning of 'hope'?

• A straight path

• A change in direction

• A circular journey

• A fixed destination

What does Václav Havel suggest about hope?

• Hope ensures perfect outcomes.

• Hope is about things making sense.

• Hope is irrelevant.

• Hope is a guarantee of success.

What does the speaker believe will save the world?

• Global warming

• Advanced technology

• The human spirit

• The Internet

What concept did Percy Shelley introduce that the speaker finds intriguing?

• Creative imagination

• Scientific imagination

• Moral imagination

• Technical imagination

According to the speaker, what should be the role of a great nation?

• To be the world's competitor

• To be the world's critic

• To be the world's healer

• To be the world's policeman

What is the etymological connection between 'patient' and 'compassion'?

• They share the same root.

• They have different roots.

• They are synonyms.

• They are unrelated.

What does the speaker emphasize as greater than compassion?

• Moral imagination

• Financial support

• Political power

• Technological advancement

What ancient concept does the speaker relate to healing?

• Love of wealth

• Love of humankind

• Love of power

• Love of technology