TED: Future tech will give you the benefits of city life anywhere | Julio Gil

The video discusses the current urbanization trends, predicting that by 2050, 66% of the population will live in cities. However, the speaker suggests that urbanization may be ending, with people moving back to the countryside due to technological advancements. Innovations like telework, augmented reality, and e-commerce are making city life accessible from rural areas. The video explores the benefits of rural living, such as lower crime rates and better social connections, while highlighting the potential for cities to become less dense and more balanced.

What percentage of the world's population is predicted to live in cities by 2050?

• 50%

• 66%

• 75%

• 80%

What technological advancement is suggested to potentially reverse the urbanization trend?

• Electric cars

• Nuclear energy

• Augmented reality

• Steam power

How much could companies save if half of their employees telework 50% of the time?

• $500 billion

• $200 billion

• $1 trillion

• $100 billion

What is a major challenge of e-commerce deliveries in rural areas?

• Limited product range

• Poor internet

• Lack of demand

• High cost

What is one reason people traditionally moved to cities?

• Lower cost of living

• Rich social life

• More space

• Better weather

According to the speaker, what can enhance the social experience of teleworking?

• Augmented reality

• Better internet

• Larger screens

• Faster computers

What is a benefit of smaller social groups mentioned in the talk?

• They are stronger

• They are more competitive

• They are more isolated

• They are more diverse

What energy sources are mentioned for future rural homes?

• Geothermal and tidal

• Hydro and nuclear

• Solar and wind

• Coal and gas

What did the speaker do six years ago that relates to the topic?

• Started a tech company

• Moved to a rural area

• Moved to a city

• Became an urban planner

What is the speaker's outlook on the future of cities?

• They will disappear

• They will balance with rural areas

• They will become less important

• They will become more crowded