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Briefly explain Australia NBN project

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The National Broadband Network (NBN) is Australia’s national wholesale open-access data network, including wired and radio communication components, rolled out and operated by NBN Co, a government-owned corporation.

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Who is Paul Fletcher

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Paul Fletcher is an Australian politician who has served as the Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts. He has been involved in discussions and decisions regarding the NBN.

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FTTP stands for

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Fiber to the Premises.

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FTTN stands for

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Fiber to the Node.

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Why did the NBN not work?

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Challenges included technical issues, financial constraints, and debates over technology choices like FTTP vs. FTTN.

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What is FTTP

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A broadband network architecture where optical fiber runs directly to individual premises.

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What is FTTN

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A broadband network architecture where fiber runs to a node, and existing copper wires connect the node to individual premises.

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Briefly explain Canada High Speed Rail

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Canada announced a high-speed rail project in the Toronto–Quebec City corridor with speeds up to 300 km/h, named Alto.

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Why did Canada High Speed Rail not work/ work?

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The project is ongoing; challenges include funding, planning, and political considerations.

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List down the two routes for Canada High speed rail

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Toronto–Quebec City corridor.

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Briefly explain Bertha and the Alaskan Way Viaduct Project

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Bertha was a tunnel boring machine used in Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement project.

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What happened to Bertha

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Bertha experienced delays due to mechanical issues but eventually completed its task.

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What is the problem with megaprojects

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They often face cost overruns, delays, and complex stakeholder management.

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How is megaproject an anatomy of perception?

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Public perception can influence the success or failure of megaprojects.

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Briefly explain the the suramadu bridge case

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The Suramadu Bridge connects Surabaya and Madura in Indonesia, aiming to improve connectivity and reduce the economic gap between the two regions

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why did the the suramadu bridge case work/not work?

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While it improved connectivity, economic benefits were unevenly distributed

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what were the concerns on the the suramadu bridge case

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Concerns included social inequality and limited local economic impact.

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Briefly explain the Big Dig

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Boston’s Central Artery/Tunnel Project aimed to alleviate traffic congestion by rerouting the city’s main highway underground.

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Challenges of big dig

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Cost overruns, delays, and engineering difficulties

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current status of big dig

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Completed and operational, with improved traffic flow in Boston.

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briefly explain the channel tunnel

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A 32-mile rail tunnel beneath the English Channel connecting the UK and France.

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challenges of the channel tunnel

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High construction costs, safety concerns, and financial issues.

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current status of the channel tunnel

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Operational, facilitating passenger and freight transport between the UK and France

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briefly explain the two phases of california high speed rail

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Phase 1: San Francisco to Los Angeles/Anaheim;
Phase 2: Extensions to Sacramento and San Diego.

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what is the current status of the california high speed rail
Under construction, with ongoing debates over funding and timelines.
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briefly explain sejong city
A planned administrative city in South Korea designed to decongest Seoul and promote balanced regional development.
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challenges of the sejong city
Attracting residents and businesses, and ensuring economic viability.
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current status of the sejong city
Partially operational, with ongoing development.
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briefly explain the hambontota port
A deep-water port in Sri Lanka developed with Chinese loans, later leased to China for 99 years due to debt repayment issues.
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challenges of the hambantota port
Debt sustainability and geopolitical concerns.
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current status of the hambantota port
Operational under Chinese management.
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briefly explain the NEOM
A planned futuristic city in Saudi Arabia focusing on innovation, sustainability, and technology.
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challenges of the NEOM
Environmental concerns, displacement of communities, and financial feasibility.
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current status of the NEOM
Under development, with some projects facing delays.
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Briefly explain khazar islands
A planned development of artificial islands near Baku, Azerbaijan, intended to create a new city.
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challenges of the khazar islands
Financial difficulties and lack of investor interest.
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current status of the khazar islands
Project is stalled with limited progress.
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briefly describe the three gorges dam
A hydroelectric dam on the Yangtze River in China, providing flood control and power generation.
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challenges of the three gorges dam
Environmental impact, displacement of people, and sedimentation issues.
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current status of the three gorges dam
Fully operational and contributing significantly to China's power supply.
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briefly describe the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao bridge
A series of bridges and tunnels connecting Hong Kong, Zhuhai, and Macao, enhancing regional connectivity.
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challenges of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao bridge
Environmental concerns, cost overruns, and political implications.
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current status of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao bridge
Operational since 2018.
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briefly describe the New eurasian land bridge
A rail transport route connecting China to Europe, facilitating trade across the continent.
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challenges of the new eurasian land bridge
Infrastructure disparities, political coordination, and logistical issues.
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current status of the eurasian land bridge
Operational with ongoing developments to improve efficiency.
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Lowest rates of loneliness in europe
northern europe
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highest rates of loneliness in europe
eastern europe
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southeast asia rate of loneliness is higher than eastern mediterranean true or false
false
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What is Paro
A therapeutic robot designed to look like a baby seal, used for comfort in healthcare settings.
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What is Robear
A robot developed in Japan to assist in lifting patients, aiding caregivers.
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Who is Pepper
A humanoid robot designed for human interaction, capable of recognizing emotions.
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What is Hug
lifting robot, provided hugs also :)
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What is the main problem of using robots to tackle loneliness
(incruse not decrease workload)
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UNDP stands for
United Nations Development Programme
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WHO stands for
World Health Organization
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HDI stands for.
Human Development Index
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What is HDI
A composite index measuring average achievement in key dimensions of human development: health (life expectancy), education, and standard of living (GNI per capita).
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Countries with the highest HDI ranking
Typically Norway, Switzerland, Ireland, Germany, and Hong Kong (check latest UNDP reports for current data).
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Countries with the lowest HDI ranking
Usually countries like Niger, Chad, South Sudan, Central African Republic, and Burundi.
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What is the meta crisis
A term referring to interconnected global crises (e.g., climate change, inequality, mental health, political instability) that together challenge the stability and future of humanity.
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People in covid lack friends, so they perform _________ with _______ (parasocial bond, podcast)
parasocial bonds with podcasters
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what is section 230
A U.S. law (part of the Communications Decency Act) that protects online platforms from liability for user-generated content.
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What is a parasocial relationship
A one-sided emotional attachment where a person feels connected to a media personality who doesn’t know they exist.
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Briefly explain the parasocial bond between Charles Guiteau and James Garfield
Guiteau believed he had a close relationship with U.S. President Garfield due to delusions, ultimately leading to Garfield’s assassination when Guiteau felt betrayed for not being rewarded.
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COVID States Project held a survey. what is it?
A multi-university research effort in the U.S. collecting data on how people responded to COVID-19, including attitudes, mental health, behavior, and media consumption.
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What is doomscrolling
The compulsive consumption of negative news online, often worsening anxiety and mental health.
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Briefly explain facebook's role on the myanmar genocide
Facebook was used to spread hate speech and misinformation about the Rohingya, contributing to incitement and coordination of violence, for which it faced global criticism.
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what is headline stress disorder
Anxiety and stress triggered by frequent exposure to distressing news headlines.
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what is negativity bias
The psychological tendency to focus more on negative information than positive.
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Mental health contributes to…
Anxiety, depression, increased risk of heart disease, and cardiovascular problems.
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cognitive bias
systematic ways in which our thinking deviates from logic, rationality, or objectivity
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logical fallacy
an error in reasoning or argumentation that makes an argument invalid or unsound
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affinity bias
Affinity bias can occur when we prefer people who share similar qualities to ourselves.
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attribution bias
Attribution bias can sometimes be involved in the way that we understand and make sense of our own and other’s actions. People constantly make attributions – judgements and assumptions about why other people behave in certain ways
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beauty bias
Beauty bias can exist if we find that we prefer people we perceive as beautiful and if we are making judgements based on appearances
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Conformity bias
Conformity bias can take place in situations where, in order to be accepted by a social group, people will tend to agree with the views of the majority within the group regardless of what they might think on an individual basis.
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Confirmation bias
Confirmation bias can happen when we look for, or give greater weight to, evidence that confirms our views and experiences. This can lead to selective observation and us not seeing or valuing evidence that contradicts our beliefs.
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Gender bias
occurs where decisions are based on a preference for a particular gender, often based on stereotypes and deep-seated beliefs about gender roles.
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The halo effect
focus solely on one great feature about an individual and ignore everything else.
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The contrast effect
judgements are made based on a comparison between people rather than assessing people individually on their own merits.
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Ageism
Ageism is when is an individual is negatively discriminated against because of their age.
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Name bias
A name bias occurs is when an individual is negatively discriminated against because of their name.
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Actor-observer bias:
This is the tendency to attribute your own actions to external causes while attributing other people's behaviors to internal causes. For example, you attribute your high cholesterol level to genetics while you consider others to have a high level due to poor diet and lack of exercise.
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Anchoring bias
This is the tendency to rely too heavily on the very first piece of information you learn. For example, if you learn the average price for a car is a certain value, you will think any amount below that is a good deal, perhaps not searching for better deals. You can use this bias to set the expectations of others by putting the first information on the table for consideration.
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Attentional bias:
This is the tendency to pay attention to some things while simultaneously ignoring others. For example, when making a decision on which car to buy, you may pay attention to the look and feel of the exterior and interior, but ignore the safety record and gas mileage.
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Availability heuristic
This is placing greater value on information that comes to your mind quickly. You give greater credence to this information and tend to overestimate the probability and likelihood of similar things happening in the future.
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False consensus effect
This is the tendency to overestimate how much other people agree with you.
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Functional fixedness:
This is the tendency to see objects as only working in a particular way.
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Misinformation effect:
This is the tendency for post-event information to interfere with the memory of the original event. It is easy to have your memory influenced by what you hear about the event from others. Knowledge of this effect has led to a mistrust of eyewitness information.
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Optimism bias
This bias leads you to believe that you are less likely to suffer from misfortune and more likely to attain success than your peers.
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Self-serving bias
This is the tendency to blame external forces when bad things happen and give yourself credit when good things happen.
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The Dunning-Kruger effect:
This is when people believe that they are smarter and more capable than they really are. For example, when they can't recognize their own incompetence.
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high speed vs high frequency rail
high speed vs high frequency rail
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