Malthus believed society would collapse because: A) Population would grow faster than food supply B) Technology would fail C) Governments would disappear D) Trade would stop
A) Population would grow faster than food supply
Modern climate anxiety is similar to Malthusian fears because both: A) Focus on political corruption B) Predict resource scarcity and disaster C) Involve space exploration D) Are based on artificial intelligence
B) Predict resource scarcity and disaster
19th-century coffee houses are similar to social media because they: A) Sold newspapers B) Used secret surveillance C) Reinforced shared opinions D) Required government approval
C) Reinforced shared opinions
An echo chamber makes people: A) More exposed to different opinions B) Question their beliefs constantly C) Lose interest in politics D) Hear mostly ideas they already agree with
D) Hear mostly ideas they already agree with
“Murder sheets” are most similar today to: A) Weather reports B) Crime podcasts and sensational news C) Academic journals D) Government press releases
B) Crime podcasts and sensational news
Doomscrolling happens when people: A) Research history carefully B) Invest in stocks C) Continuously consume negative news D) Delete social media
C) Continuously consume negative news
The Luddites destroyed machines because they: A) Feared losing their jobs B) Wanted better design C) Opposed science entirely D) Preferred farming
A) Feared losing their jobs
AI anxiety today mirrors Luddite fears because people worry that: A) Machines are too expensive B) Technology will replace human workers C) Computers are illegal D) Robots are violent
B) Technology will replace human workers
The “Cabinet Noir” was an early example of: A) Political marketing B) Industrialization C) Government surveillance D) Economic speculation
C) Government surveillance
Today’s version of letter-opening surveillance is: A) Royal endorsement B) Data tracking and online monitoring C) Stock trading D) Coffee house debates
B) Data tracking and online monitoring
The Great Moon Hoax proves that: A) The moon has life B) Fake news existed before the internet C) AI created misinformation D) Scientists were always trusted
B) Fake news existed before the internet
Deepfakes are dangerous because they: A) Reduce screen time B) Improve journalism C) Make false information appear real D) Prevent hoaxes
C) Make false information appear real
Ostracism in ancient Athens involved: A) Public exile through voting B) Prison sentences C) Monetary fines D) Military punishment
A) Public exile through voting
Cancel culture is similar to ostracism because both: A) Require court trials B) Remove someone from public favor C) Are always permanent D) Involve financial crimes
B) Remove someone from public favor
Tulip Mania is often compared to: A) Industrial factories B) Social clubs C) Cryptocurrency speculation D) Political elections
C) Cryptocurrency speculation
Financial bubbles happen because: A) People act rationally B) Prices stay stable C) Governments control markets D) Excitement and fear drive decisions
D) Excitement and fear drive decisions
