One Mad Scientist's Plan for WORLD PEACE through Voyeurism | The Life & Times of Santiago Genoves

One Mad Scientist's Plan for WORLD PEACE through Voyeurism | The Life & Times of Santiago Genoves

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Santiago Genovese, an anthropologist, devised an experiment to study human violence by placing a diverse group of people on a raft for three months. Despite his efforts to incite conflict, the crew mostly cooperated, leading Santiago to reflect on his own behavior. The experiment faced numerous challenges, including a hurricane, but ultimately revealed more about Santiago's biases than human nature.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event sparked Santiago Genovese's interest in studying human violence?

A lecture by Thor Heierdahl

A book on anthropology

A conference on human behavior

A hijacking experience

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Santiago's hypothesis about human violence?

It is unique to women

It is a result of modern society

It is caused by lack of resources

It is similar to ape behavior

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Santiago choose a female captain for the raft?

To promote gender equality

To challenge traditional gender roles

To ensure better leadership

To make the men feel emasculated

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Santiago do to increase tension among the crew?

He provided them with more books

He encouraged them to relax

He banned books and spread rumors

He organized team-building activities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the crew respond to Santiago's attempts to incite violence?

They left the raft

They ignored each other

They mostly got along

They became aggressive

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What real danger did the crew face during the experiment?

A mutiny

A pirate attack

A hurricane

A food shortage

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who took charge during the near-collision with a freighter?

Captain Maria

Edna

Jose Maria

Santiago

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