Dean Kamen: To invent is to give

Dean Kamen: To invent is to give

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Architecture

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the evolution of transportation, highlighting the shift from horse-drawn carriages to cars and the challenges of urban transportation today. It introduces a new technology aimed at solving the 'last mile' problem in cities, emphasizing the need for legal and social acceptance. The speaker also explores future innovations like the Stirling cycle engine, which could provide sustainable solutions for transportation, electricity, and water purification.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's humorous suggestion for future car control?

Using a joystick

Voice commands

Mind control

Remote control

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant environmental benefit of early automobiles?

Cleaner streets

Reduced noise pollution

Lower fuel consumption

Increased speed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the global population currently lives in cities?

90%

70%

50%

30%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'last mile' problem in urban transportation?

Traffic congestion

High cost of public transport

Inefficiency of cars for short distances

Difficulty in finding parking

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major concern for the Segway's acceptance in cities?

Its speed

Its cost

Legal use on sidewalks

Battery life

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker test the Segway's pedestrian compatibility?

In a park

At a shopping mall

At Ground Zero

On a busy street

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of the Stirling cycle engine?

It uses solar power

It is wind-powered

It can burn any fuel

It is water-powered

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