TED: Why the passport needs an upgrade | Karoli Hindriks

The video discusses the challenges of global mobility and the outdated passport system. It proposes a universal digital identity to facilitate borderless movement, drawing inspiration from Estonia's digital transformation. The speaker shares personal experiences and case studies to highlight the inefficiencies of current immigration processes and advocates for leveraging technology to create a more efficient and inclusive system.

What is identified as the main driving force for economic growth according to the World Economic Forum?

• Technological Advancements

• Human Capital

• Natural Resources

• Financial Investments

What is the primary goal of creating a universal digital identity?

• To reduce travel costs

• To track global migration patterns

• To allow people to own their data and relocate easily

• To increase passport security

When was the passport first introduced as a globally required travel document?

• During the Industrial Revolution

• During World War I

• During the Cold War

• During the Renaissance

Which countries were reported by the World Economic Forum in 2020 as the top sources of highly educated migrants?

• USA, UK, Canada

• India, China, Philippines

• Germany, France, Japan

• Brazil, Russia, South Africa

What challenge did the Yemeni citizen face in the immigration process?

• Denied entry to the destination country

• Required multiple long-distance travels for visa applications

• Lost important documents

• Faced language barriers

What is the backbone of digital Estonia?

• X Rd

• E-Government

• Digital Passport

• Blockchain Technology

How much of Estonia's GDP is saved annually due to digital signatures?

• 1%

• 2%

• 5%

• 10%

What is the potential global GDP saving if digital signatures were adopted worldwide?

• $1.7 trillion

• $2.5 trillion

• $3 trillion

• $500 billion

What is the main benefit of the 'once only' rule in the proposed digital identity system?

• Reduced travel costs

• Faster processing times

• Increased security

• Data is stored for future use

What is the speaker's vision for the future of passports?

• To increase their size

• To eliminate them entirely

• To modernize them into a digital format

• To make them more secure