The Urgency Instinct Flashcards
1
Q
How many people died in the Spanish Flu of 1918?
A
50 million (Life expectancy dropped from 33 to 23)
2
Q
What are some of the biggest global threats we are currently facing (According to Hans Rosling)?
A
Global pandemic, climate change, world war, extreme poverty, and financial collapse
3
Q
What is the most likely pathogenic culprit for a new global pandemic?
A
A flu strain
4
Q
How do we prevent WWIII?
A
Strengthen international ties (Olympic games, world trade, educational exchange programs, free internet, diplomacy, etc.)
