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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III - Homo Sapiens Loses Control: The Data Religion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Evolutionary humanism is based on the theory of which philosopher?
(a) Karl Marx.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Charles Darwin.
(d) John Locke.

2. What is the danger humans face as intelligence and consciousness are uncoupled?
(a) Losing their economic value.
(b) Losing their freedom of speech.
(c) Being replaced by androids.
(d) Taking drugs due to boredom.

3. According to Harari, what is the correct classification of sensations and emotions?
(a) Feelings.
(b) Reproduction.
(c) Algorithms.
(d) Natural selection.

4. Why did capitalism win the Cold War?
(a) Data processing was distributed.
(b) Data processing was centralized.
(c) Data could not be processed.
(d) Data processing was not available.

5. What is the cause of most misunderstandings regarding science and religion?
(a) Poor knowledge of science.
(b) Out-dated scientific knowledge.
(c) Faulty definitions of religion.
(d) Faith in the supernatural.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harari call "The greatest scientific discovery"?

2. The Declaration of Independence declares there are three unalienable rights: life, liberty, and ______?

3. According to Dataism, what makes humans more valuable than animals?

4. As a result of the Agricultural Revolution, humans insured the survival and reproduction of domesticated animals while ignoring what?

5. To raise global happiness, what has to be done?

(see the answer key)

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