Looking Ahead | Polanyi on Polanyi

Looking Ahead | Polanyi on Polanyi

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The video discusses three major global issues: the collapse of ecological infrastructure, the threat of nuclear weapons, and the impact of the information technology revolution. It highlights the lack of effective government action on environmental issues, the proliferation of nuclear weapons amidst geopolitical instability, and the shift in power dynamics due to tech companies and information technology, which has weakened traditional labor movements.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge faced by democracies in addressing environmental issues?

Insufficient scientific research

Lack of public awareness

Economic interests taking precedence

Overpopulation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two countries have the largest nuclear arsenals?

China and India

North Korea and Iran

United States and Russia

France and United Kingdom

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant difference between the information technology revolution and previous industrial revolutions?

Development of chemical products

Focus on mechanical inventions

Introduction of mass production

Creation of new power structures by tech companies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company is mentioned as leading the way in creating new structures of power?

Facebook

Apple

Google

Amazon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has contributed to the decline of traditional labor movements?

Technological transformation and outsourcing

Increased government regulations

Rising education levels

Global economic downturns

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the principal asset of tech companies in the context of surveillance capitalism?

Product diversity

User information

Financial capital

Physical infrastructure

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential power do tech giants hold over society?

Ability to influence political elections

Monopoly over natural resources

Capacity to shut down cities

Control over global trade routes